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Shell fragment, possibly oyster
Shell fragment, possibly oyster
Object Number 2016.29.750
Display Title Shell fragment, possibly oyster
Descriptions
Inventory Description Shell fragment, possibly oyster
Classification
  • Faunal Remain
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Massachusetts / Middlesex County / Cambridge / Harvard Yard
Intrasite H934, Level 2, 64-72 cm
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall: 7 × 4.1 × 1.1 cm (2 3/4 × 1 5/8 × 7/16 in.)
Quantity 1

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