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Object Number 11-6-20/C5701
Display Title Obsidian knives
Descriptions
Object Description Knife, obsidian
Inventory Description Chipped stone prismatic blades, obsidian
Classification
  • Prismatic blade
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Maya
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Guatemala / Peten / <County> / <City> / Holmul
Intrasite Ruin B, Group II
Additional Geographic Terms El Cayo, about 30 miles Northwest of
Materials Obsidian
Dimensions Overall: 9.1 x 0.7 x 0.2 cm (3 9/16 x 1/4 x 1/16 in.)
Quantity 3
Label on object 11-6-20/C5701

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