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Object Number 28-1-20/C10545
Display Title Circular thin stone discs
Descriptions
Inventory Description 9 ground stone pendants, thin, round, 2 broken
Classification
  • Pendant
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Mixtec
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Mexico
Additional Geographic Terms southern
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 4.4 x 4.3 x 0.4 cm (1 3/4 x 1 11/16 x 3/16 in.)
Quantity 9
Label on object C10545

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