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Organic, worked bivalve shell discs
Organic, worked bivalve shell discs
Object Number 08-3-10/79575
Display Title Organic, worked bivalve shell discs
Descriptions
Object Description Shell disks.
Inventory Description Organic, worked bivalve shell discs
Classification
  • Disc
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Ohio / Hamilton County / Madisonville
Intrasite Trench D; General diggings
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall (Measurements of largest): 2.4 × 2.4 × 0.4 cm (15/16 × 15/16 × 3/16 in.)
Quantity 3
Label on object 79575

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