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Object Number 48-23-20/17769
Display Title 5 obsidian blades
Descriptions
Object Description Blade, obsidian; 5 obsidian blades
Inventory Description Chipped stone, obsidian blades, prismatic, one with thick midsection, utilized areas
Classification
  • Prismatic blade
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Maya
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Guatemala / Guatemala
Additional Geographic Terms Guatemala City: Guatemala City, near; Antigua about 2 1/2 hrs dr, on road to
Materials Obsidian
Dimensions Overall (Measurement of one): 9.4 x 2.5 x 1.2 cm (3 11/16 x 1 x 1/2 in.)
Quantity 5
Label on object 48-23-20/17769

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