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Object Number 81-28-20/24689
Display Title Shell with 3 holes
Descriptions
Object Description Shell, perforated
Inventory Description Organic, utilized shell, 5 perforations, tip removed, chipped
Classification
  • Utilized Shell
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Mexico / Puebla / <County> / Cholula
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall: 15.7 x 9.3 x 8.3 cm (6 3/16 x 3 11/16 x 3 1/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 24689

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