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Object Number 11-6-20/C5571
Display Title Pyrites
Descriptions
Inventory Description Raw material, pyrite fragments, some yellow
Classification
  • Raw Material
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Maya
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Guatemala / Peten / <County> / <City> / Holmul
Intrasite Skeleton 11, Room2, Ruin B, Group II
Additional Geographic Terms El Cayo, about 30 miles Northwest of
Materials Pyrite
Dimensions Overall: 1 x 0.6 x 0.7 cm (3/8 x 1/4 x 1/4 in.)
Quantity 30
Label on object C5571

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