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Object Number 29-51-20/C10793
Display Title Obsidian flake
Descriptions
Object Description Flake, obsidian
Inventory Description Chipped stone, obsidian flake, exterior rock surface remains on one side
Classification
  • Flake
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Maya
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Guatemala / Guatemala / <County> / Guatemala City / Finca Arevalo
Intrasite From walls of earthquake fissure
Materials Obsidian
Dimensions Overall: 8.4 x 5.2 x 1.5 cm (3 5/16 x 2 1/16 x 9/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object C10793

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