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LOT 2593
Natural History - 'El Chayal, Guatemala' Obsidian Block
2 5/8 in. (220 grams, 68 mm).
Irregular block with label to one face 'Obsidian / El Chaya / Guatemala' and old information card. [No Reserve]
Provenance
From El Chayal, Guatemala.
Ex UK collection.
From a Leicestershire, UK, collection.
Accompanied by a location information card.
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