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Object Number
40-53-60/8423
Display Title
Snail shells
Descriptions
Inventory Description
Organic, faunal remain, shells, housed in glass jar
Classification
- Faunal Remain
Department
Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia
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Chinese Turkestan
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Sinkiang
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Lop Nor
Intrasite
From the lake
Additional Geographic Terms
South
Materials
Shell
Dimensions
Overall (Measurement of glass jar): 10.7 x 6.3 x 6.3 cm (4 3/16 x 2 1/2 x 2 1/2 in.)
Quantity
1 jar
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