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Object Number
95-42-20/C591
Display Title
Shells, Spondylus Calcifer
Descriptions
Inventory Description
Organic, spondylus shell, some hinged
Classification
- Faunal Remain
Department
Archaeological
Culture
- Maya
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America
/
Honduras
/
Copan
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Copan
/
Copan
Intrasite
Cross-shaped Vault under Stela M
Materials
Spondylus
Dimensions
Overall: 9.4 x 10.4 x 3.3 cm (3 11/16 x 4 1/8 x 1 5/16 in.)
Quantity
17
Label on object
95-42-20/C591
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