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Object Number 16-24-30/C7516
Display Title Pestle shaped steatite object
Descriptions
Inventory Description Ground stone, pestle, tapered at one end, incised geometric design
Classification
  • Pestle
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / United States / Commonwealth of Puerto Rico / Puerto Rico
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 9.1 x 4.5 x 3.3 cm (3 9/16 x 1 3/4 x 1 5/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object C7516

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