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Object Number
48-23-20/17769
Display Title
5 obsidian blades
Descriptions
Object Description
Blade, obsidian; 5 obsidian blades
Inventory Description
Chipped stone, obsidian blades, prismatic, one with thick midsection, utilized areas
Classification
- Prismatic blade
Department
Archaeological
Culture
- Maya
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America
/
Guatemala
/
Guatemala
Additional Geographic Terms
Guatemala City: Guatemala City, near; Antigua about 2 1/2 hrs dr, on road to
Materials
Obsidian
Dimensions
Overall (Measurement of one): 9.4 x 2.5 x 1.2 cm (3 11/16 x 1 x 1/2 in.)
Quantity
5
Label on object
48-23-20/17769
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