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Object Number 19-35-20/C8557
Display Title Shell
Descriptions
Inventory Description Shell remain, spiral, white
Classification
  • Faunal Remain
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Honduras / Copan / <County> / Copan / Copan
Intrasite Ruins; Tomb west of main structure.
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall: 3.6 x 1.7 x 1.9 cm (1 7/16 x 11/16 x 3/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object C/ 8557

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