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4 white shell fragments, likely oyster, heavily degraded; 4 calcined bone fragments
4 white shell fragments, likely oyster, heavily degraded; 4 calcined bone fragments
Object Number 2016.29.772
Display Title 4 white shell fragments, likely oyster, heavily degraded; 4 calcined bone fragments
Descriptions
Inventory Description 4 white shell fragments, likely oyster, heavily degraded; 4 calcined bone fragments
Classification
  • Fragment
  • Faunal Remain
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Massachusetts / Middlesex County / Cambridge / Harvard Yard
Intrasite H930, Level 3, 75-85cmbd
Materials Shell , Bone
Dimensions Overall (Measurements of largest): 4.7 × 3.3 × 0.3 cm (1 7/8 × 1 5/16 × 1/8 in.)
Quantity 8

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