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Object Number 33-99-20/3426
Display Title Clam shell, drilled hole
Descriptions
Object Description Shell, perforated
Inventory Description Organic, shell, utilized, perforated
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: 5 x 4.5 x 1.7 cm (1 15/16 x 1 3/4 x 11/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 33-99-20/3426

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