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Object Number 46-50-20/17235
Display Title Obsidian core
Descriptions
Inventory Description Chipped stone prismatic core, obsidian, plus 1 flake
Classification
  • Prismatic core
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Maya
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Guatemala / Guatemala / <County> / Guatemala City / Kaminaljuyu
Materials Obsidian
Dimensions Overall: 16.4 x 1.9 x 1.7 cm (6 7/16 x 3/4 x 11/16 in.)
Quantity 2
Label on object 46-50-20/17235; Sample SAA. 175

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