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2 painted pebbles (1 broken in two)
2 painted pebbles (1 broken in two)
Object Number 46-13-40/7648
Display Title 2 painted pebbles (1 broken in two)
Descriptions
Inventory Description Stone, ground stone petroglyphs, pebbles with red ovals and red edges, 1 broken
Classification
  • Petroglyph
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Europe / France / Ariege / Mas d'Azil
Additional Geographic Terms Ariege
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 1.3 x 7 x 4.3 cm (1/2 x 2 3/4 x 1 11/16 in.)
Quantity 3
Label on object 46-13-40/7648
Provenance
Collector James Gaul
Donor Donated by Mrs. Harvey B. Gaul (February 14, 1946)

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