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Object Number 77-44-10/11795
Display Title Worked stone egg shaped object
Descriptions
Object Description Plumb bob, iron ore.
Inventory Description Ground stone egg-shaped object, broken w/ iron oxide stain on interior, w/ dim
Classification
  • Pounding Stone
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Alabama
Intrasite Mound
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 4.8 x 3.7 x 4.1 cm (1 7/8 x 1 7/16 x 1 5/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 11795

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