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Object Number 33-5-20/229
Display Title Blade
Descriptions
Inventory Description Chipped stone prismatic blade, obsidian
Classification
  • Prismatic blade
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Archaic (Mesoamerica)
  • Zacatenco
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Mexico / Federal District / Gustavo A. Madero / <City> / El Arbolillo
Materials Obsidian
Dimensions Overall: 10.2 x 1.5 x 0.5 cm (4 x 9/16 x 3/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 33-5-20/229; 30.0/8986; 751

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