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Object Number 55-57-20/19891
Display Title 13 obsidian cores and flake blades
Descriptions
Object Description Core, obsidian/blade, obsidian
Inventory Description Chipped stone obsidian cores, blades, projectile point
Classification
  • Chipped Stone
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Preclassic (Mesoamerica)
  • Maya
  • Classic period
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Guatemala / Guatemala / <County> / Guatemala City / Kaminaljuyu
Materials Obsidian
Dimensions Overall: 12 x 6.6 x 2.3 cm (4 3/4 x 2 5/8 x 7/8 in.)
Quantity 13
Label on object 55-57-20/19891

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