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Object Number 12-63-30/87713
Display Title Shell ornament, inlaid
Descriptions
Inventory Description Organic, shell ornament, 3 perforations, stepped inlaid design
Classification
  • Ornament
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru / Lambayeque Region / <County> / <City> / Burial Place
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall: 2.2 x 1.6 x 0.2 cm (7/8 x 5/8 x 1/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 87713

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