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Casts of 3 perforated marine shells
Casts of 3 perforated marine shells
Object Number 39-46-60/6003
Display Title Casts of 3 perforated marine shells
Descriptions
Object Description Casts of 3 perforated marine shells
Inventory Description Organic, shell ornament, perforated pendants
Classification
  • Ornament
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Late Paleolithic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia / China / Hopei / <County> / <City> / Choukoutien
Intrasite Upper Cave
Additional Geographic Terms Peking, 37 miles southwest of
Materials Cast
Dimensions Overall: 3.6 x 3.8 x 1.7 cm (1 7/16 x 1 1/2 x 11/16 in.)
Quantity 3
Label on object 39-46-60/6003; C.K.T./U.C.
Provenance
Collector W. C. Pei
Exchange participant W. C. Pei (May 18, 1939)

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