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Cut pieces of Conus
Object Number 08-33-30/73846.1
Display Title Cut pieces of Conus
Descriptions
Inventory Description Organic, cut shell pieces
Classification
  • Utilized Shell
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru / La Libertad Region / Trujillo Province / Trujillo / Site H
Intrasite Imbedded between tiles of adobe of the wall-like constructions+
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall: 7.1 x 5.6 x 0.6 cm (2 13/16 x 2 3/16 x 1/4 in.)
Quantity 21
Label on object 08-33-30/73846.1

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