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Image Not Available for Shell and fragments, 1 possibly broken bead
Shell and fragments, 1 possibly broken bead
Image Not Available for Shell and fragments, 1 possibly broken bead
Object Number 2002.1.1683
Display Title Shell and fragments, 1 possibly broken bead
Descriptions
Object Description Shell and fragments, 1 possibly broken bead
Inventory Description Shell and fragments, 1 possibly broken bead
Classification
  • Faunal Remain
Department Archaeological
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall: 1.9 x 1.5 x 0.5 cm (3/4 x 9/16 x 3/16 in.)
Quantity 3
Label on object 2002.1.1683

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