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Object Number 28-1-20/C10439
Display Title Bruising stone with handles
Descriptions
Object Description Barkbeater, stone
Inventory Description Ground stone barkbeater, perforated, two handles, one smooth edge and one jagged
Classification
  • Pounding Stone
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Mexico / Oaxaca / <County> / <City> / Monte Alban
Materials Ceramic
Dimensions Overall: 23.2 x 33.4 x 9 cm (9 1/8 x 13 1/8 x 3 9/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object C10439; HP A 283; Monte Alban,Mitla
Provenance
Collector John McPherson (Unknown)
Seller Unknown (1928)

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