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Image Not Available for Ground stone pestle and mortar.
Ground stone pestle and mortar.
Image Not Available for Ground stone pestle and mortar.
Object Number 06-56-10/72277
Display Title Ground stone pestle and mortar.
Descriptions
Inventory Description Ground stone pestle and mortar.
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / California / Santa Clara County
Additional Geographic Terms Los Gatos, near
Quantity 2

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