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Object Number 51-25-20/20598
Display Title Shell - Murex radix Omelin
Descriptions
Inventory Description Organic, shell, faunal remain, spiky, complete, remnants of soil, barnacle
Classification
  • Faunal Remain
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Panama / Panama / <County> / <City> / Venado Beach
Intrasite Area B, Trench 1, general dig
Additional Geographic Terms Canal Zone
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall: 8.8 x 6.7 x 5.5 cm (3 7/16 x 2 5/8 x 2 3/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 51-25-20/20598

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