Mother of pearl button

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Object Number 42-28-30/4710.1

Display Title Mother of pearl button

Descriptions

Inventory Description Shell ornament, mother of pearl button, 4 perforations, round

Classification

Ornament

Department Archaeological

Geography/Provenience/Site Name

South America / Peru

Materials Shell

Dimensions Overall: 4.7 x 4.7 x 0.4 cm (1 7/8 x 1 7/8 x 3/16 in.)

Quantity 1

Label on object 42-28-30/4710; 436

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