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Shells of
Object Number 11-8-30/81142
Display Title Shells of
Descriptions
Inventory Description Organic, scallop shells
Classification
  • Faunal Remain
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru / <State> / <County> / <City> / Grave
Additional Geographic Terms Pucutay, Ruin of; Huarochiri; Lima, east of
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall: 7.9 x 8.8 x 1.5 cm (3 1/8 x 3 7/16 x 9/16 in.)
Quantity 2
Label on object 81142

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