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Image Not Available for Flaked obsidian knives
Flaked obsidian knives
Image Not Available for Flaked obsidian knives
Object Number 91-8-20/C2024
Display Title Flaked obsidian knives
Descriptions
Inventory Description Small obsidian blades
Classification
  • Prismatic blade
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Mexico / Yucatan / <County> / <City> / Cave of Loltun
Intrasite Chamber 3; found in Excavation #1
Materials Obsidian
Dimensions Overall (Measurements of largest): 3.5 × 1.4 × 0.4 cm (1 3/8 × 9/16 × 3/16 in.)
Quantity 14
Label on object 91-8-20/C2024

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