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Pottery shell with black and white designs
Pottery shell with black and white designs
Object Number 46-77-30/6915
Display Title Pottery shell with black and white designs
Descriptions
Inventory Description Ceramic whistle, shell-shaped, polychrome
Classification
  • Whistle
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru
Materials Ceramic
Dimensions Overall: 10.3 x 3.6 x 2.9 cm (4 1/16 x 1 7/16 x 1 1/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 46-77-30/6915

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