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Image Not Available for Implement used for preparing agave fibre
Implement used for preparing agave fibre
Image Not Available for Implement used for preparing agave fibre
Object Number 91-8-20/C1959
Display Title Implement used for preparing agave fibre
Descriptions
Inventory Description Stone shaped and incised in parallel lines; likely for the preparation of agave fibers
Classification
  • Grinding stone
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Mexico / Yucatan / <County> / <City> / Cave of Loltun
Intrasite Inscription Chamber
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 3 × 8.3 × 4.6 cm (1 3/16 × 3 1/4 × 1 13/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 91-8-20/C1959

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