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Object Number 975-28-20/24525
Display Title Scallop-shell shaped gold button.
Descriptions
Inventory Description Metal, gold button in shape of shell, loop back
Classification
  • Metal
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Conquest Period
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Costa Rica
Additional Geographic Terms Chirripo; Vereh
Materials Gold
Dimensions Overall: 1.2 x 1.2 x 0.7 cm (1/2 x 1/2 x 1/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 975-28-20/24525
Provenance
Donor Donated by Anonymous (06/06/1975)

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