Shell

88-16-109

From: Asia

Curatorial Section: Asian

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Object Number 88-16-109
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Asia
Section Asian
Materials Shell
Description

Shell with irridescent interior. Eight small holes along one side in an arching line. These small holes occur naturally. The shell is that of the sea ear (Genus: haliotis) which is a sea water gastropod with a single valve.

Length 13 cm
Credit Line Received from various sources, pre-1988

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