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Object Number 19-35-20/C8547
Display Title Broken shell ornaments
Descriptions
Inventory Description Shell ornaments, 1 discoidal and pitted, others flat with perforations, orange
Classification
  • Ornament
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Honduras / Copan / <County> / Copan / Copan
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall: 5.5 x 3.6 x 0.7 cm (2 3/16 x 1 7/16 x 1/4 in.)
Quantity 8
Label on object C/ 8547

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