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Spherical stone
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Object Number 85-30-10/38237
Display Title Spherical stone
Descriptions
Inventory Description Ground stone roundstone, polish on one area
Classification
  • Roundstone
Department Archaeological
Date ca. 50 BC-AD 250
Culture
  • Middle Woodland Period
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Illinois / Kane County / Elgin / Elgin Mounds; Group 1
Intrasite Mound B, from 6th stratum
Additional Geographic Terms Fox River, left bank of; Elgin Township
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 5 x 4.6 x 4.9 cm (1 15/16 x 1 13/16 x 1 15/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 38237
Provenance
Collector William B. Nickerson (1885)
Donor William B. Nickerson (1885)

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