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Object Number 33-99-20/3439
Display Title Small perforated shells
Descriptions
Object Description Shell, perforated
Inventory Description Organic, shell, utilized, perforated
Classification
  • Utilized Shell
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Maya
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Guatemala / Peten / <County> / <City> / Uaxactun
Intrasite E plaza; Pit 18, above bottom floor
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall: 1.3 x 0.7 x 0.6 cm (1/2 x 1/4 x 1/4 in.)
Quantity 7
Label on object 33-99-20/3439

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