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Shell
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Object Number 976-42-30/11452
Display Title Shell
Descriptions
Object Description Shell
Inventory Description Organic, shell, fragments
Classification
  • Shell
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Preceramic Cotton
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru / Lima Region / Lima Province / Ancon
Intrasite Stratum 6
Additional Geographic Terms Chillon Valley
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall: 6.9 x 3.7 x 1.1 cm (2 11/16 x 1 7/16 x 7/16 in.)
Quantity 100
Provenance
Donor Michael Edward Moseley

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