Fragments iridescent shell

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Object Number 92-49-20/C939

Display Title Fragments iridescent shell

Descriptions

Inventory Description Organic, shell fragments, faunal remains, nacre

Classification

Faunal Remain

Department Archaeological

Culture

Maya

Geography/Provenience/Site Name

Central America / Honduras / Copan / <County> / Copan / Copan

Intrasite General Diggings, Mound 36.

Materials Shell

Dimensions Overall: 4.4 x 2.1 x 0.2 cm (1 3/4 x 13/16 x 1/16 in.)

Quantity 11

Label on object C/939

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