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Object Number 46-50-20/17233
Display Title Shell bead -- Nassa vibex
Descriptions
Inventory Description Organic, shell bead, three perforations in body, long, spiral, white
Classification
  • Bead
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Guatemala / Peten / <County> / <City> / Uaxactun
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall: 1.7 x 0.8 x 0.7 cm (11/16 x 5/16 x 1/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 46-50-20/17233

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