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Object Number 50-59-10/34093
Display Title Stone pottery polisher
Descriptions
Inventory Description Ground stone, round, pottery polisher, kidney-shaped
Classification
  • Roundstone
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Arizona / Pima County / <City> / Ventana Cave
Intrasite Test No. L 4-5, 0.2-0.5 m
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 4.5 x 2.8 x 1.7 cm (1 3/4 x 1 1/8 x 11/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 50-59-10/34093; A-6343; L4-5 / .2-.5

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