Limpet shells (Patella hesitanica Gmelin)

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Object Number 38-95-50/3400

Display Title Limpet shells (Patella hesitanica Gmelin)

Descriptions

Inventory Description Organic, shell, utilized shell, one partially broken

Classification

Utilized Shell

Department Archaeological

Culture

Oranian

Geography/Provenience/Site Name

Africa / Algeria / <State> / Arcole

Intrasite Surface

Additional Geographic Terms Batterie Espagnole; Oran, near

Materials Shell

Dimensions Overall: 3.6 x 1.2 x 3.2 cm (1 7/16 x 1/2 x 1 1/4 in.)

Quantity 2

Label on object 38-95-50/3400

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