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Image Not Available for Large implements of obsidian
Large implements of obsidian
Image Not Available for Large implements of obsidian
Object Number 96-37-20/C1325
Display Title Large implements of obsidian
Descriptions
Object Description Tool, obsidian
Inventory Description Chipped stone blades, prismatic, obsidian.
Classification
  • Prismatic blade
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Mexico / Jalisco / <County> / <City> / Teuchitlan
Materials Obsidian
Dimensions Overall: 22.7 x 7 x 2.4 cm (8 15/16 x 2 3/4 x 15/16 in.)
Quantity 2
Label on object C1325; Obsidian Chili / Tenochitlan / Jalisco

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