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Image Not Available for Box with clay ear spools and labrets.
Box with clay ear spools and labrets.
Image Not Available for Box with clay ear spools and labrets.
Object Number 977-4-20/25429
Display Title Box with clay ear spools and labrets.
Descriptions
Inventory Description Ceramic, ear spools, molded and incised designs
Classification
  • Ear Spool
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Costa Rica / Guanacaste / <County> / Guanacaste
Additional Geographic Terms Nicoya Region
Materials Ceramic
Dimensions Overall: 2.5 x 2.3 cm (1 x 7/8 in.)
Quantity 4
Label on object 977-4-20/25429

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