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Object Number 10-71-20/C7645.1
Display Title Metal earplug
Descriptions
Inventory Description Copper ear spool, cylindrical, hoillow base, missing decorative front.
Classification
  • Ornament
  • Raw Material
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Mexico / Yucatan / <County> / <City> / Chichen Itza
Intrasite Sacred Cenote
Materials Copper alloy
Dimensions Overall: 2.5 x 6.2 x 6.1 cm (1 x 2 7/16 x 2 3/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 10-71-20/C7645.1

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