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Object Number 10-4-20/C5240
Display Title Implement, shell
Descriptions
Inventory Description Organic, utilized shell, rectangular, one end beveled, other end broken
Classification
  • Utilized Shell
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Mexico / Campeche / <County> / <City> / Jaina
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall: 3.3 x 1.6 x 0.8 cm (1 5/16 x 5/8 x 5/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object C / 5240

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