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Object Number 51-32-70/3521
Display Title Sea shells
Descriptions
Object Description Sea shells
Inventory Description Organic, shell, faunal remain
Classification
  • Faunal Remain
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / Australia
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall (Measurement of one): 8.1 x 10.2 x 6.4 cm (3 3/16 x 4 x 2 1/2 in.)
Quantity 5
Label on object 51-32-70/3521

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