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Shell cylinders and cup shaped shell object, perforated
Shell cylinders and cup shaped shell object, perforated
Object Number 92-49-20/C436.3
Display Title Shell cylinders and cup shaped shell object, perforated
Descriptions
Inventory Description Organic, shell, utilized, bowl-shaped with flared rim and central perforation in flat "base"
Classification
  • Utilized Shell
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Maya
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Honduras / Copan / <County> / Copan / Copan
Intrasite River front of Main Structure.
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall: 1.5 x 2.1 x 2 cm (9/16 x 13/16 x 13/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object C/436.2; 92-49-20

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