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Object Number 65-48-20/22980
Display Title Stone ball, monumental sphere (3'7" in diameter)
Descriptions
Inventory Description Ground stone, sculpture, spherical in shape, hexagonal base with three supports
Classification
  • Sculpture
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Costa Rica
Additional Geographic Terms Diquis Delta; Farm 5; Palmar Sur, outside
Dimensions Overall: 109 x 109 x 109 cm (42 15/16 x 42 15/16 x 42 15/16 in.) Weight: 2267.985 kg (5000 lb.)
Quantity 1

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