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Object Number 33-99-20/3378.1
Display Title 1 of 2 "snake shape" flints
Descriptions
Object Description 1 of 2 "snake shape" flints
Inventory Description Chipped stone biface, eccentric
Classification
  • Eccentric biface
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Guatemala / Peten / <County> / <City> / Uaxactun
Intrasite Cache under Stela A 11
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 17.3 x 4.5 x 2 cm (6 13/16 x 1 3/4 x 13/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 33-99-20/3378; 232

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1 of 2 "snake shape" flints
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