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Object Number 68-20-10/40120
Display Title Fish spine
Descriptions
Inventory Description Faunal remain, fish(?) bone
Classification
  • Faunal Remain
  • Faunal Remain
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Massachusetts / Plymouth County / East Wareham / Shell heap
Materials Fish? Bone
Dimensions Overall: 6.4 × 0.6 × 0.3 cm (2 1/2 × 1/4 × 1/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 40120

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