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Object Number 83-72-20/32754
Display Title Metate + Grinding stone
Descriptions
Inventory Description Ground stone metate, 3 legs, plain, and mano
Classification
  • Metate
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Costa Rica / Guanacaste / <County> / <City> / Pelona
Intrasite Mound found near 22753
Additional Geographic Terms Tempisque River, 200 yds from bank of
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 17.5 x 36 cm (6 7/8 x 14 3/16 in.)
Quantity 2
Label on object 32754

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