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Object Number 04-24-20/C3743
Display Title Shell disc ornament
Descriptions
Object Description Disk, shell
Inventory Description Shell bead, discoidal, center perforation, incised rings, coral colored
Classification
  • Bead
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Mexico / Oaxaca / <County> / <City> / Nochistlan
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall: 2.6 x 2.6 x 0.6 cm (1 x 1 x 1/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object C3743

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