Flake
65-49-2
From: Mexico (Central America) | Guanajuato | San Miguel de Allende
Curatorial Section: American
Object Number | 65-49-2 |
Current Location | Collections Storage |
Provenience | Mexico (Central America) | Guanajuato | San Miguel de Allende |
Culture Area | Central American |
Section | American |
Materials | Obsidian |
Description | flake from obsidian core, striking platform triangular, backed blade, highly convex from side view, blade curves, two parallel flakes on upper surface, possible use retouch along edges, dorsal surface smooth except for slight bulb of percussion & almost imperceptible shock waves |
Length | 7.6 cm |
Width | 1.7 cm |
Thickness | 0.55 cm |
Credit Line | Gift of Mrs. Dudley, 1965 |
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