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Post-Classic Casas Grandes Metate

1993.09.0001A

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    Basic Information

    Artifact Identification Post-Classic Casas Grandes Metate   (1993.09.0001A)
    Classification/
    Nomenclature
    1. Materials T&E
      2. :
    2. Food Processing & Preparation T&E
      3. :
    3. Food Preparation Equipment
    Artist/Maker None
    Geographic Location
    Period/Date Post-Classic, Pre-Columbian, 900 – 1300 CE
    Culture Native American: Southwest: Casas Grande

    Physical Analysis

    Dimension 1 (Length) 48.0 cm
    Dimension 2 (Width) 38.7 cm
    Dimension 3 (Depth) 17.3 cm
    Weight 23,426 g
    Measuring Remarks Weight of 51.6 lbs. converted to grams.
    Materials Stone--Basalt
    Manufacturing Processes Grinding
    Munsell Color Information waived

    Research Remarks

    Published Description N/A
    Description N/A
    Comparanda N/A
    Bibliography N/A

    Artifact History

    Archaeological Data N/A
    Credit Line/Dedication Gift of A. L. Newmann
    Reproduction no
    Reproduction Information N/A

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