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Obsidian core
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Object Number 48-19-20/20027
Display Title Obsidian core
Descriptions
Inventory Description Chipped stone core, obsidian, one flat side, opposite end pointed, multiple flake scars around circumference
Classification
  • Core
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Honduras
Materials Obsidian
Dimensions Overall: 7.2 × 6.5 × 6.1 cm (2 13/16 × 2 9/16 × 2 3/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 48-19-20/20027

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