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Sea shell, Spondylus Calcifer
Image Not Available for Sea shell, Spondylus Calcifer
Object Number 92-49-20/C374
Display Title Sea shell, Spondylus Calcifer
Descriptions
Inventory Description Two complete shell halves, spiked exterior surface with fossils, pearlescent and red on the interior surface, red color also on exterior
Classification
  • Faunal Remain
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Maya
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Honduras / Copan / <County> / Copan / Copan
Intrasite Upper Rear Chamber, Mound 32. Found on floor.
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall (Measurement of largest half): 10.8 x 14.4 x 2.7 cm (4 1/4 x 5 11/16 x 1 1/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 92-49-20; C/374

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