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Object Number 68-20-10/40113
Display Title Shells of pectem
Descriptions
Inventory Description Faunal remains, scallop shells and fragments
Classification
  • Faunal Remain
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Massachusetts / Plymouth County / East Wareham / Shell heap
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall (Measurment of largest): 6.6 × 7.3 × 1.4 cm (2 5/8 × 2 7/8 × 9/16 in.)
Quantity 11
Label on object 40113

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