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Object Number 15-64-50/B1457
Display Title Lava rubbing stone
Descriptions
Inventory Description Ground stone abrading stone, rectangular with rounded end, red pigmentation
Classification
  • Abrading Stone
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Spain / Canary Islands / Tenerife / <City> / Guanche Cave
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 10.4 x 4.2 x 4 cm (4 1/8 x 1 5/8 x 1 9/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object B1457; Tenerife

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