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Object Number 78-6-10/16013
Display Title Shell ornament, fragment of engraved disk with triskele design.
Descriptions
Inventory Description Shell ornament, fragment of engraved disk with triskele design.
Classification
  • Ornament
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Tennessee / Williamson County
Intrasite Surface
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall: 6.6 x 3.4 x 0.3 cm (2 5/8 x 1 5/16 x 1/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 78-6-10/16013

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