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Piece of jade with incised "picture" on one side, shaped somewhat like a knife b
Piece of jade with incised "picture" on one side, shaped somewhat like a knife b
Object Number 976-41-20/24845
Display Title Piece of jade with incised "picture" on one side, shaped somewhat like a knife b
Descriptions
Inventory Description Ground stone blade, jade, carved with white pigment on one side
Classification
  • Ground Stone
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Costa Rica?
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 12.8 x 2.5 x 0.6 cm (5 1/16 x 1 x 1/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 976-41-20/24845

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