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Object Number 94-57-10/R1618
Display Title Fissurella shell
Descriptions
Inventory Description Organic, shell, ovate, concave, center perforation, rim chipped
Classification
  • Faunal Remain
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / California
Additional Geographic Terms southern
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall: 8.6 x 5.7 x 1.5 cm (3 3/8 x 2 1/4 x 9/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object .R./1618
Provenance
Provenance Frederick H. Rindge (?)

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