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Object Number 2004.29.7443
Display Title Metate carved from basaltic lava and a cast
Descriptions
Object Description Written on board: Costa Rica / Metate - Carved from basaltic lava - Costa Rica / Cast / Original / U.S. Nat. Mus., Washington, D.C. / Casts for exchange
Keywords
  • Archaeological
Department Photographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Costa Rica
Dimensions Overall: 11.43 × 16.51 cm (4 1/2 × 6 1/2 in.)

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