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Object Number 96-18-10/48154
Display Title Rubbing stone
Descriptions
Object Description Broken pebble, probably used as an implement.
Inventory Description 1 ground stone tool, broken
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: 7.9 × 3.5 × 2.2 cm (3 1/8 × 1 3/8 × 7/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 48154

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