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Object Number 83-58-10/30863
Display Title Stone sphere and a flake
Descriptions
Inventory Description 1 ground stone sphere, possible pounding stone; flattened on 3 faces, signs of use wear
Classification
  • Pounding Stone
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Maine / Lincoln County / <City> / Shell heap
Additional Geographic Terms Damariscotta River; Sproul's Head
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 4 × 4 × 3.9 cm (1 9/16 × 1 9/16 × 1 9/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 30863; 9C

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