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Celt (small) of Serpentine
Object Number 04-24-20/C3734
Display Title Celt (small) of Serpentine
Descriptions
Object Description Celt, serpentine
Inventory Description Ground stone axe, small, greenstone
Classification
  • Axe
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Mexico / Oaxaca / <County> / <City> / Nochistlan
Materials Greenstone
Dimensions Overall: 2.7 x 2.5 x 0.7 cm (1 1/16 x 1 x 1/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object C3734

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