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Ground stone human effigy head, perforated, jade, highly polished
Ground stone human effigy head, perforated, jade, highly polished
Object Number 977-4-20/25514A
Display Title Ground stone human effigy head, perforated, jade, highly polished
Descriptions
Inventory Description Ground stone human effigy head, perforated, jade, highly polished
Classification
  • Ground Stone
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Costa Rica
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 2.7 x 2.1 x 1.6 cm (1 1/16 x 13/16 x 5/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 977-4-20/25514A

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