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Object Number 2002.1.1702
Display Title Shell button or bead, discoidal, rounded on one side, polished, perforated
Descriptions
Object Description Shell button or bead, discoidal, flat on one side, slightly rounded on other, polished, perforated
Inventory Description Shell button or bead, discoidal, rounded on one side, polished, perforated
Classification
  • Bead
  • Raw Material
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Europe / Czech Republic / Bohemia / <County> / Stehelceves / Homolka
Intrasite Hut O, Pit 127
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall: 2.7 x 2.7 x 0.4 cm (1 1/16 x 1 1/16 x 3/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 2002.1.1702; 33-32-786

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