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Obsidian mirror
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Object Number 31-41-20/C13567
Display Title Obsidian mirror
Descriptions
Object Description Mirror, obsidian
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Tarascan?
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Mexico / Michoacan

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