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Fragment of carapace and plastson of tortoise
Fragment of carapace and plastson of tortoise
Object Number 07-7-20/C4494
Display Title Fragment of carapace and plastson of tortoise
Descriptions
Inventory Description Organic, bone, faunal remain
Classification
  • Faunal Remain
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Mexico / Yucatan / <County> / <City> / Chichen Itza
Intrasite Sacred Cenote
Materials Bone
Dimensions Overall: 5 x 4.8 x 2 cm (1 15/16 x 1 7/8 x 13/16 in.)
Quantity 20
Label on object C4494

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