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Object Number 28-1-20/C10508
Display Title Shell ring
Descriptions
Object Description Ring, shell
Inventory Description Organic, shell ring, carved design, knob, chipped
Classification
  • Ornament
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Aztec?
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Mexico
Additional Geographic Terms Valley of Mexico
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall: 2.9 x 2.3 x 1.2 cm (1 1/8 x 7/8 x 1/2 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object C10508

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