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Hammerstone
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Object Number 36-84-60/2189
Display Title Hammerstone
Descriptions
Inventory Description Ground stone implement, use unknown
Classification
  • Ground Stone
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Middle Neolithic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia / Japan / <State> / Honshu
Additional Geographic Terms Honshu, Eastern; Central District
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 11.3 x 7.1 x 3.4 cm (4 7/16 x 2 13/16 x 1 5/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 36-84-60/2189 / 114

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