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Fragment of ornamented shell object
Fragment of ornamented shell object
Object Number 07-7-20/C5015
Display Title Fragment of ornamented shell object
Descriptions
Inventory Description Shell ornament, rectangular, ends pointed, one surface grooved, traces of red p
Classification
  • Ornament
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Mexico / Yucatan / <County> / <City> / Chichen Itza
Intrasite Sacred Cenote
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall: 3.3 x 1.8 x 0.3 cm (1 5/16 x 11/16 x 1/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object C/5015

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