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Obsidian knife
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Object Number 79-32-20/18730
Display Title Obsidian knife
Descriptions
Inventory Description Chipped stone blade, obsidian, notched one edge, uniface
Classification
  • Blade
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Mexico
Materials Obsidian
Dimensions Overall: 14.2 x 5.5 x 1.7 cm (5 9/16 x 2 3/16 x 11/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 18.730

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