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Object Number 56-30-20/21175
Display Title Shell ring
Descriptions
Inventory Description Shell ring, nacre, broken into 4 fragments affixed to black velvet backing
Classification
  • Ornament
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Maya
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Belize / Cayo / <County> / <City> / Barton Ramie
Additional Geographic Terms Belize River Valley
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall: 1.6 x 1.5 x 0.1 cm (5/8 x 9/16 x 1/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 56-30-20/21175/ Barton Ramie,/ British Honduras/ 1499/ BR-147/ Test for SW/ corn

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