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Object Number
89-15-10/52599.1
Display Title
Hammerstone or pestle
Descriptions
Object Description
Ground stone pestle or pounder - 3.25" high.
Inventory Description
Ground stone pestle, base worn diagonally
Classification
- Pestle
Department
Archaeological
Date
1-1600
Culture
- Fort Ancient?
- Hopewell?
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
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United States
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Ohio
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Hamilton County
Additional Geographic Terms
Brush Creek Valley; Little Miami Valley; Sinking Spring, near
Materials
Stone
Dimensions
Overall: 9.5 x 7 x 7 cm (3 3/4 x 2 3/4 x 2 3/4 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
89-15-10/52599
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