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Knife, calcedony
Object Number 80-28-20/22678
Display Title Knife, calcedony
Descriptions
Inventory Description Chipped stone biface, triangular, serrated edge, hafted to flat handle with scor
Classification
  • Triangular biface
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Mexico / Coahuila / <County> / <City> / San Lorenzo Cave
Additional Geographic Terms Parras, 27 leagues southwest of
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 21 x 5.9 cm (8 1/4 x 2 5/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 22678

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