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Ground stone, discoidal stone, discoidal stone fragment concave on both sides, flat perforated stone, abrading stone, possible adze fragments, and conical stone fragment, possible plummet
Ground stone, discoidal stone, discoidal stone fragment concave on both sides, flat perforated stone, abrading stone, possible adze fragments, and conical stone fragment, possible plummet
Object Number 63-4-10/50036
Display Title Ground stone, discoidal stone, discoidal stone fragment concave on both sides, flat perforated stone, abrading stone, possible adze fragments, and conical stone fragment, possible plummet
Descriptions
Object Description One fragment polished stone; 2 pecked and polished pestle-shaped stones; 1 disk-shaped polished stone.
Inventory Description Ground stone, discoidal stone, discoidal stone fragment concave on both sides, flat perforated stone, abrading stone, possible adze fragments, and conical stone fragment, possible plummet
Classification
  • Fragment
  • Discoidal stone
  • Perforated Stone
  • Modified Lithic
  • Abrading Stone
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Ohio / Hamilton County / Anderson Township / Turpin Archaeological District
Intrasite General diggings
Additional Geographic Terms Little Miami Valley; Anderson Township; Newton, near
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall (Measurements of largest): 16.2 × 7 × 4.8 cm (6 3/8 × 2 3/4 × 1 7/8 in.)
Quantity 9
Label on object 63-4-10/50036
Provenance
Provenance Peabody Museum Expedition (1880-1890)
Provenance Dr. Charles L. Metz (1880-1890)

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