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Object Number 92-49-20/C218
Display Title Shell objects, several small fragments
Descriptions
Inventory Description Organic, shell, faunal remain
Classification
  • Faunal Remain
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Maya
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Honduras / Copan / <County> / Copan / Copan
Intrasite Tomb No. 2
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall: 2.5 x 1.8 x 0.4 cm (1 x 11/16 x 3/16 in.)
Quantity 11
Label on object C/218

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