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Image Not Available for Large limpet shells (Patella ferruginea Lamark)
Large limpet shells (Patella ferruginea Lamark)
Image Not Available for Large limpet shells (Patella ferruginea Lamark)
Object Number 38-95-50/3401
Display Title Large limpet shells (Patella ferruginea Lamark)
Descriptions
Inventory Description Organic, shell, faunal remains
Classification
  • Faunal Remain
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Neolithic?
  • Upper Paleolithic?
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Algeria / <State> / Arcole
Intrasite Surface
Additional Geographic Terms Batterie Espagnole; Oran, near
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall: 5.6 x 1.4 x 3.5 cm (2 3/16 x 9/16 x 1 3/8 in.)
Quantity 7
Label on object 38-95-50/3401

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