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Steatite samples
Image Not Available for Steatite samples
Object Number 974-49-10/52519b
Display Title Steatite samples
Descriptions
Object Description Samples of steatite collected from quarry Site.
Inventory Description Raw material, steatite fragment
Classification
  • Non-cultural
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Georgia / Carroll County / <City> / Burns Road Quarry
Additional Geographic Terms Carrollton, E. side of
Materials Soapstone
Dimensions Overall: 13.1 x 8.5 x 4.6 cm (5 3/16 x 3 3/8 x 1 13/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 10/52519b

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