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Shells of Oyster
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Object Number 83-7-20/29029
Display Title Shells of Oyster
Descriptions
Inventory Description Shells
Classification
  • Faunal Remain
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Mexico / <State> / <County> / <City> / Mound
Central America / Mexico / Tamaulipas / <County> / Tampico
Intrasite Mound
Additional Geographic Terms Tampico, a few miles from
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall: 7.7 x 4 x 1.5 cm (3 1/16 x 1 9/16 x 9/16 in.)
Quantity 2
Label on object 29029

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