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Obsidian knife
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Object Number 11-6-20/C5678
Display Title Obsidian knife
Descriptions
Object Description Knife, obsidian
Inventory Description Chipped stone, blade, prismatic, obsidian
Classification
  • Prismatic blade
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Maya
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Guatemala / Peten / <County> / <City> / Holmul
Intrasite Ruin F, Group I
Additional Geographic Terms El Cayo, about 30 miles Northwest of
Materials Obsidian
Dimensions Overall: 5 x 1 x 0.3 cm (1 15/16 x 3/8 x 1/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object C5678

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