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Spherical weaving weight of sandstone
Image Not Available for Spherical weaving weight of sandstone
Object Number 48-53-60/11096
Display Title Spherical weaving weight of sandstone
Descriptions
Object Description Spherical weaving weight of sandstone
Inventory Description Ground stone object, weight?, white, spherical
Classification
  • Ground Stone
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Jomon
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia / Japan / <State> / Matsushima / Yamoto
Additional Geographic Terms Yamoto; near, about 1 or 2 miles toward Sundai
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 6.2 x 5.8 x 4.5 cm (2 7/16 x 2 5/16 x 1 3/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 48-53-60/11096

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