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Image Not Available for Circular stone, flattened, probably used in playing a game
Circular stone, flattened, probably used in playing a game
Image Not Available for Circular stone, flattened, probably used in playing a game
Object Number 22-34-10/G3959
Display Title Circular stone, flattened, probably used in playing a game
Descriptions
Object Description Circular stone, flattened, probably used in playing a game
Inventory Description Ground stone, discoidal
Classification
  • Roundstone
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / North Carolina / Macon County / Franklin
Additional Geographic Terms Franklin
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 5.2 x 8.4 x 8.4 cm (2 1/16 x 3 5/16 x 3 5/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object G-3959
Provenance
Provenance Dr. Warren King Moorehead (?)

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