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Fragments of worked red shell
Fragments of worked red shell
Object Number 33-99-20/3459
Display Title Fragments of worked red shell
Descriptions
Object Description Shell, portion, worked
Inventory Description Organic, shell, utilized
Classification
  • Utilized Shell
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Maya
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Guatemala / Peten / <County> / <City> / Uaxactun
Intrasite A group, above floor, top of A I
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall: 2.4 x 1.2 x 0.3 cm (15/16 x 1/2 x 1/8 in.)
Quantity 6
Label on object 33-99-20/3459; 1010 h

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