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Organic, worked shell with central perforation
Organic, worked shell with central perforation
Object Number 86-32-10/A679
Display Title Organic, worked shell with central perforation
Descriptions
Object Description Shells of unio, snails, and other fresh water mollusks
Inventory Description Organic, worked shell with central perforation
Classification
  • Utilized Shell
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Ohio / Hamilton County / Anderson Township / Turner Group; Ohio State Site # 33HA 26
Intrasite Mound 1; General diggings
Additional Geographic Terms South bank of Little Miami River, 8 miles from junction with Ohio River
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall: 9.9 x 7 x 1.7 cm (3 7/8 x 2 3/4 x 11/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object A-679.
Provenance
Collector Dr. Charles L. Metz (1886)
Collector Peabody Museum Expedition (1886)

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