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Object Number 46-48-20/17136
Display Title Shell
Descriptions
Inventory Description Organic, shell, faunal remain
Classification
  • Faunal Remain
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Maya
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Honduras / Copan / <County> / Copan / Copan
Intrasite Copan, mounds on Quebrada Sesesmil, 100 m. north of road
Additional Geographic Terms Mesoamerica, Southeastern
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall: 4.6 x 2.5 x 2 cm (1 13/16 x 1 x 13/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 46-48-20/17136

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