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Carved shell ornament
Carved shell ornament
Object Number 33-99-20/3430
Display Title Carved shell ornament
Descriptions
Object Description Ornament, shell
Inventory Description Organic, shell, utilized, fragment
Classification
  • Utilized Shell
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Maya
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Guatemala / Peten / <County> / <City> / Uaxactun
Intrasite E plaza; Pit 4, ash deposit
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall: 3.4 x 1.4 x 0.5 cm (1 5/16 x 9/16 x 3/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 33-99-20/3430, 343

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