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One stone effigy metate
Object Number 47-2-20/17494
Display Title One stone effigy metate
Descriptions
Inventory Description Stone, zoomorphic effigy metate with inscribed designs, inscribed designs on rim
Classification
  • Raw Material
  • Metate
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Costa Rica / Guanacaste / <County> / <City> / La Olla
Additional Geographic Terms Rio Grande de Terraba; La Olla, flood plain of
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 15.5 x 57.5 x 28.5 cm (6 1/8 x 22 5/8 x 11 1/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 47-2-20/17494

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