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Object Number
11-6-20/C5603
Display Title
Shell bead
Descriptions
Object Description
Bead, shell
Inventory Description
Organic, shell bead, circular.
Classification
- Bead
Department
Archaeological
Culture
- Maya
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America
/
Guatemala
/
Peten
/
<County>
/
<City>
/
Holmul
Intrasite
Ruin B, Group II, top of building inside pot 2
Additional Geographic Terms
El Cayo, about 30 miles Northwest of
Materials
Shell
Dimensions
Overall: 1.2 x 1.2 x 0.7 cm (1/2 x 1/2 x 1/4 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
C5603
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