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Object Number
78-59-10/16088
Display Title
Ground stone, mortar in two pieces, each piece has one handle
Descriptions
Object Description
Fragment of steatite pot.
Inventory Description
Ground stone, mortar in two pieces, each piece has one handle
Classification
- Mortar
- Raw Material
Department
Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
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United States
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District of Columbia
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Washington County
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Washington
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Quarry
Additional Geographic Terms
Washington D.C., 4 miles northwest of
Materials
Stone
Dimensions
Overall: 16 x 27 cm (6 5/16 x 10 5/8 in.)
Quantity
2
Label on object
78-59-10/16088
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