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Object Number
79-14-20/17869
Display Title
Sample, shell (triton)
Descriptions
Object Description
Sample, shell (triton)
Inventory Description
Organic, shell, possibly worked
Classification
- Utilized Shell
Department
Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America
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Mexico
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Mexico
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Teotihuacan
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<City>
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Teotihuacan
Intrasite
Pyramid
Additional Geographic Terms
Ruins of ancient house, cut at apex; One mile from, in field
Materials
Shell
Dimensions
Overall: 17.5 x 8.7 x 6.8 cm (6 7/8 x 3 7/16 x 2 11/16 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
17.869
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