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Shell object
Object Number 92-49-20/C432
Display Title Shell object
Descriptions
Inventory Description Organic, shell, ornament, carved, broken
Classification
  • Ornament
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Maya
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Honduras / Copan / <County> / Copan / Copan
Intrasite River front of Main Structure.
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall: 2.8 x 2.8 x 0.3 cm (1 1/8 x 1 1/8 x 1/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object C/432

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