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Image Not Available for Sample, shell (triton)
Sample, shell (triton)
Image Not Available for Sample, shell (triton)
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 / Mexico / Mexico / Teotihuacan / <City> / 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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