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Worked gastropod shell, perforated
Worked gastropod shell, perforated
Object Number 86-46-10/A3630
Display Title Worked gastropod shell, perforated
Descriptions
Object Description Perforated shell.
Inventory Description Worked gastropod shell, perforated
Classification
  • Utilized Shell
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Ohio / Hamilton County / Anderson Township / Turpin Archaeological District
Intrasite Block #2; pit #27
Additional Geographic Terms Little Miami Valley; Anderson Township; Newton, near
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall: 5.3 x 2.2 x 1.8 cm (2 1/16 x 7/8 x 11/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object A-3630
Provenance
Provenance Peabody Museum Expedition (1885)
Provenance Dr. Charles L. Metz (1885)

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PrimaryMedia Object Number Title Classification Geography/Provenience SHARE
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Utilized Shell
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Utilized bone
Faunal Remain
Faunal Remain
Perforator
Flake
Charred Floral Remain
Scraper
Biface
Lanceolate Projectile Point
Utilized Shell
Leaf-shaped Projectile Point
Utilized Antler
Corn
Triangular Projectile Point
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Triangular Projectile Point
Ovate Projectile Point
Rim
Faunal Remain
Utilized Shell
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Utilized Shell
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Faunal Remain
Utilized Antler
Faunal Remain
Utilized bone
Faunal Remain
Hahn's Field
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999-22-10/77674 Organic, animal bone fragments, one calcined; worked animal bone fragment, metapodial, possible scraper or beamer; worked animal bones, perforators; antler fragments; worked antler tine fragment; gastropod shells
Faunal Remain
Faunal Remain
Faunal Remain
Utilized Antler
Utilized bone
Perforator
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Shell
Fragment
Utilized Shell
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Utilized Shell
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Utilized Shell
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Utilized Shell
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