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Image Not Available for Hammerstone; 2 celts
Hammerstone; 2 celts
Image Not Available for Hammerstone; 2 celts
Object Number 55-15-30/7999
Display Title Hammerstone; 2 celts
Descriptions
Object Description Hammerstone/celt
Inventory Description Stone, ground stone, 1 hammer stone, 1 pounding stone, 2 fragments, possible adz
Classification
  • Pounding Stone
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / United States / Commonwealth of Puerto Rico / Puerto Rico
Intrasite Square E-O, 90-100 cm.
Additional Geographic Terms Loiza
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 5.9 x 6.1 x 3.4 cm (2 5/16 x 2 3/8 x 1 5/16 in.)
Quantity 3
Label on object 55-15-30/7999 & EO\40-100

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