Rubbing stones

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Object Number 96-18-10/48153

Display Title Rubbing stones

Descriptions

Object Description Water worn pebbles, probably used as potter's stones and for other purposes.

Inventory Description 3 ground stones

Classification

Ground Stone

Department Archaeological

Geography/Provenience/Site Name

North America / United States / New York

Additional Geographic Terms Buffalo, near; Indian Village

Materials Stone

Dimensions Overall (Measurement of largest): 7.4 × 7.1 × 3.5 cm (2 15/16 × 2 13/16 × 1 3/8 in.)

Quantity 3

Label on object 48153

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Image Not Available for 3 rubbing stones	51-25-20/20340	3 rubbing stones	Stone	Venado Beach
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