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Object Number 68-20-10/40118
Display Title Shells of nassa
Descriptions
Inventory Description Faunal remain, shells (snail?)
Classification
  • Faunal Remain
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Massachusetts / Plymouth County / East Wareham / Shell heap
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall: 1.8 × 1 × 0.9 cm (11/16 × 3/8 × 3/8 in.)
Quantity 22
Label on object 40118

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