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Object Number 976-16-30/9953
Display Title Shell disk with two pits on convex side. 5 cm. d.
Descriptions
Inventory Description Organic, shell, utilized, round, to semi-perforations on one side
Classification
  • Utilized Shell
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru / La Libertad Region / Trujillo Province / Trujillo / Trujillo
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall: 5.1 x 5.2 x 0.3 cm (2 x 2 1/16 x 1/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 976-16-30/9953

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