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Object Number 41-63-60/7535
Display Title 2 stone discs- smooth surface; probably used together for grinding meal
Descriptions
Inventory Description Ground stone disk
Classification
  • Ground Stone
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Han
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia / Vietnam / Thanh-Hoa / <County> / <City> / Bim-son
Intrasite Tomb 13
Additional Geographic Terms Indochina: Annam, Northern
Dimensions Overall: 1.5 x 17 cm (9/16 x 6 11/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 41-63-60/7535 / BS13
Provenance
Collector Dr. Olov R. Janse (Dec. 1938 - Sept. 1940)
Lender Harvard-Yenching Library (June 13, 1941)

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