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Object Number 2015.1.59
Display Title Obsidian blades
Descriptions
Inventory Description Obsidian blades
Classification
  • Blade
Department Archaeological
Materials Obsidian
Dimensions Overall (Measurement of largest): 3.1 × 2.2 × 0.4 cm (1 1/4 × 7/8 × 3/16 in.)
Quantity 6

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