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Image Not Available for 3 obsidian knives and limestone disc, perforated
3 obsidian knives and limestone disc, perforated
Image Not Available for 3 obsidian knives and limestone disc, perforated
Object Number 91-8-20/C2051
Display Title 3 obsidian knives and limestone disc, perforated
Descriptions
Inventory Description Obsidian prismatic blade fragments
Classification
  • Prismatic blade
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Mexico / Yucatan / <County> / <City> / Cave of Loltun
Intrasite Section 2; Chamber 3
Materials Obsidian
Dimensions Overall (Measurements of largest): 4.9 × 1.5 × 0.4 cm (1 15/16 × 9/16 × 3/16 in.)
Quantity 3
Label on object 91-8-20/C2051

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