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Object Number 36-79-20/4562
Display Title Obsidian ear plug
Descriptions
Object Description Earplug, obsidian
Inventory Description ground stone obsidian ear spool, polished
Classification
  • Ear Spool
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Toltec
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Mexico / Guerrero
Intrasite Pyramid
Additional Geographic Terms Few miles southwest of Taxco on road to Acapulco
Materials Obsidian
Dimensions Overall: 2.7 x 2.7 x 0.8 cm (1 1/16 x 1 1/16 x 5/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 36-79-20/4562
Credit Line Gift of Frederick O. Thompson, 1936
Provenance
Collector Frederick O. Thompson (1935-1936)
Intermediary Mr. W. C. Darrah (July 7, 10; Aug. 4; Sept. 25 1936)
Donor Donated by Frederick O. Thompson (July 7, 10; Aug. 4; Sept. 25 1936)

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