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Object, worked, shell
Object Number 79-14-20/17889
Display Title Object, worked, shell
Descriptions
Object Description Object, worked, shell
Inventory Description Shell ornaments, perforated
Classification
  • Ornament
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Mexico / Mexico / Teotihuacan / <City> / Teotihuacan
Intrasite Pyramid
Additional Geographic Terms Ruins of third house, One mile from, in field
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall: 2.5 x 1.9 x 1.9 cm (1 x 3/4 x 3/4 in.)
Quantity 2
Label on object 79-14-20/17889

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