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Shell ornament
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Object Number 07-7-20/C5014
Display Title Shell ornament
Descriptions
Object Description Ornament, shell
Inventory Description Organic, shell fragment, possibly incised
Classification
  • Utilized Shell
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Mexico / Yucatan / <County> / <City> / Chichen Itza
Intrasite Sacred Cenote
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall: 5.7 x 1.2 x 0.8 cm (2 1/4 x 1/2 x 5/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object C/5014

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