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Object Number 2004.24.31821
Display Title inscribed stingray spine
Descriptions
Object Description Inscribed Sting Ran, Spine. Holmul. Guatemala.
Keywords
  • Archaeological
Subject
  • inscription
Department Photographic
Date 1987
Artist Hillel S. Burger
Culture
  • Lowland Maya
  • Early Classic (Mesoamerica)
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Guatemala / Peten / <County> / <City> / Holmul
Dimensions Overall: 10.16 x 12.7 cm (4 x 5 in.)

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