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Object Number 08-38-40/73994
Display Title Smoothing and sharpening stones
Descriptions
Inventory Description Ground stone rubbing stones, smooth, 1 ovate, 1 rectangular with pointed ends
Classification
  • Ground Stone
  • Raw Material
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Europe / Austria / <State> / <County> / <City> / Grotto San Canziano
Additional Geographic Terms The Karat
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 9.5 x 5.6 x 2.3 cm (3 3/4 x 2 3/16 x 7/8 in.)
Quantity 3
Label on object 73994

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