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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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