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Gum
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Object Number 06-61-20/C3958
Display Title Gum
Descriptions
Object Description Sample, gum
Inventory Description Organic, charcoaled sample
Classification
  • Organic
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Mexico / Chiapas / <County> / <City> / Usumacinta
Additional Geographic Terms Usumacinta River
Materials Charcoal
Dimensions Overall: 5.8 x 2.6 x 2.1 cm (2 5/16 x 1 x 13/16 in.)
Quantity 1 4" bag of sample
Label on object C3958

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