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Object Number
22-34-10/G4400
Display Title
Ground stone, three-quarter grooved axe, possible red pigment (ochre?) around groove
Descriptions
Inventory Description
Ground stone, three-quarter grooved axe, possible red pigment (ochre?) around groove; two fragments crossmended with glue
Classification
- Grooved Axe
Department
Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
/
United States
/
Tennessee
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Smith County
Materials
Stone
Dimensions
Overall: 12.7 x 7.7 x 4.5 cm (5 x 3 1/16 x 1 3/4 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
G-4400
Provenance
Provenance
Dr. Warren King Moorehead
(?)
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