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Worked shell disks
Object Number 07-6-10/78100
Display Title Worked shell disks
Descriptions
Object Description Shell disks.
Inventory Description Worked shell disks
Classification
  • Disc
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Ohio / Hamilton County / Madisonville
Intrasite Trench B; Ashpit 28
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall (Measurements of largest): 2.8 × 2.8 × 0.5 cm (1 1/8 × 1 1/8 × 3/16 in.)
Quantity 5
Label on object 78100

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Disk
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Ornament
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Utilized Shell
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Worked shell disk
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Utilized Shell
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Utilized Shell
Los Muertos