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Object Number 87-61-30/54505.1
Display Title Jar containing peanuts (broken into 8 sherds)
Descriptions
Inventory Description Organic, peanuts in shells
Classification
  • Nut
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Central Coast
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru / Lima Region / Lima Province / Ancon
Intrasite Prehistoric graves
Additional Geographic Terms Chillon Valley
Materials Peanut
Dimensions Overall: 5 x 1.1 x 1.2 cm (1 15/16 x 7/16 x 1/2 in.)
Quantity Approximately 300
Label on object 54505

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