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Object Number 38-83-20/6170
Display Title Large perforated shell, red paint on exterior
Descriptions
Object Description Shell, perforated; Large perforated shell, red paint on exterior
Inventory Description Organic, shell, utilized, two perforations
Classification
  • Utilized Shell
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Maya
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Guatemala / Peten / <County> / <City> / Uaxactun
Intrasite #27, Burial 31, A-V, A Group
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall: 8.5 x 6.7 x 3.4 cm (3 3/8 x 2 5/8 x 1 5/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 38-83-20/6170, 3529

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