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Obsidian knife
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Object Number 00-37-20/C2907
Display Title Obsidian knife
Descriptions
Object Description Knife, obsidian
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Mexico / Yucatan / <County> / <City> / Chichen Itza
Intrasite Small mound facing the Mound of Death Chamber. 500 yards north west of the Nunn
Quantity 1

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