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Object Number
11-6-20/C5607
Display Title
Obsidian flake
Descriptions
Object Description
Flake, obsidian
Inventory Description
Chipped stone, blade, 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, rubble masonry, east of ruin
Additional Geographic Terms
El Cayo, about 30 miles Northwest of
Materials
Obsidian
Dimensions
Overall: 2.5 x 1.1 x 0.3 cm (1 x 7/16 x 1/8 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
C5607
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