Metate

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Object Number 27-44-20/C10018

Display Title Metate

Descriptions

Inventory Description Ground stone, metate, 4 legs, 2 broken, carved designs around edge of metate, sc

Classification

Metate
Raw Material

Department Archaeological

Geography/Provenience/Site Name

Central America / Costa Rica

Additional Geographic Terms Cartago, Vicinity of

Materials Stone

Dimensions Overall: 12 x 27.5 x 23 cm (4 3/4 x 10 13/16 x 9 1/16 in.)

Quantity 1

Label on object 27-44-20/C10018

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