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Unidentified roots
Object Number 46-77-30/6949
Display Title Unidentified roots
Descriptions
Inventory Description Root?, burned
Classification
  • Root
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru
Materials Root?
Dimensions Overall (Measurement of largest): 4.1 x 4.4 x 2.3 cm (1 5/8 x 1 3/4 x 7/8 in.)
Quantity 3
Label on object 46-77-30/6949

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