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Obsidian knives
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Object Number 96-37-20/C1326.1
Display Title Obsidian knives
Descriptions
Object Description Knife, obsidian
Inventory Description Chipped stone, prismatic blade, obsidian
Classification
  • Prismatic blade
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Mexico / Jalisco / <County> / <City> / Teuchitlan
Intrasite Obsidian deposit.
Materials Obsidian
Dimensions Overall: 13.7 x 3.2 x 1.1 cm (5 3/8 x 1 1/4 x 7/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object C1326

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