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Shells, bird & fish bones
Shells, bird & fish bones
Object Number 95-42-20/C594
Display Title Shells, bird & fish bones
Descriptions
Inventory Description Organic, bone, faunal
Classification
  • Faunal Remain
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Maya
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Honduras / Copan / <County> / Copan / Copan
Intrasite Cross-shaped Vault under Stela M
Materials Bone
Dimensions Overall: 3.5 x 0.7 x 0.3 cm (1 3/8 x 1/4 x 1/8 in.)
Quantity 45
Label on object C594

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