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Object Number 86-21-10/38991
Display Title Fish bones
Descriptions
Inventory Description Organic, faunal remain, fish bones, some burned
Classification
  • Faunal Remain
  • Faunal Remain
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Massachusetts / Barnstable County / Cotuit / Shell heap
Intrasite Surface, 10 - 16 inches below
Materials Fish bone
Dimensions Overall (Measurement of largest): 5.4 × 4.1 × 1.3 cm (2 1/8 × 1 5/8 × 1/2 in.)
Quantity 23
Label on object 38991

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