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Object Number 36-79-20/4581
Display Title Fragmentary terra cotta ear plugs
Descriptions
Inventory Description Ceramic ear spool, two flat discs on opposite sides of circumferential groove, discs of differing sizes, center perforation, worn
Classification
  • Ear Spool
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Mexico / Guerrero
Intrasite Pyramid
Additional Geographic Terms Taxco, Few miles southwest of; Acapulco, on road to
Materials Ceramic
Dimensions Overall: 1.1 x 2.2 x 2.2 cm (7/16 x 7/8 x 7/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 36-79-20/4581

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