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Object Number 07-3-20/C4212
Display Title Stone metate
Descriptions
Inventory Description Ground stone metate, round bowl, carved design on body, 4 legs, 1 broken, mended
Classification
  • Metate
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Costa Rica / Cartago / <County> / <City> / Tierra Blanca
Additional Geographic Terms Cartago, North border of; Irazo Volcano
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 18 x 36.5 x 31 cm (7 1/16 x 14 3/8 x 12 3/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object C4212 / Case 72

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