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Object Number 02-15-20/57246
Display Title Lava effigy
Descriptions
Object Description Sculpture, lava
Inventory Description Ground stone sculpture, carved zoomorphic figure, monkey? porous, highly worn
Classification
  • Sculpture
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Mexico / Federal District
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 8.5 x 5.8 x 5.4 cm (3 3/8 x 2 5/16 x 2 1/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 57246

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