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Object Number 11-6-20/C5599
Display Title Fragments of obsidian knife
Descriptions
Object Description Knife, portion (?), obsidian
Inventory Description Chipped stone, blades, prismatic, obsidian, broken.
Classification
  • Prismatic blade
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Maya
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Guatemala / Peten / <County> / <City> / Holmul
Intrasite Ruin B, Group II, roof of #2
Additional Geographic Terms El Cayo, about 30 miles Northwest of
Materials Obsidian
Dimensions Overall: 5.8 x 1.3 x 0.3 cm (2 5/16 x 1/2 x 1/8 in.)
Quantity 2
Label on object C5599

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