Large obsidian knives

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Object Number 19-35-20/C8540

Display Title Large obsidian knives

Descriptions

Inventory Description Chipped stone edged biface, obsidian

Classification

Biface

Department Archaeological

Geography/Provenience/Site Name

Central America / Honduras / Copan / <County> / Copan / Copan

Materials Obsidian

Dimensions Overall: 18.5 x 5.9 x 2.1 cm (7 5/16 x 2 5/16 x 13/16 in.)

Quantity 1

Label on object C8540

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