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Image Not Available for Pebble showing use as polisher
Pebble showing use as polisher
Image Not Available for Pebble showing use as polisher
Object Number 33-62-10/2673
Display Title Pebble showing use as polisher
Descriptions
Inventory Description Groundstone abrading stone, polished
Classification
  • Abrading Stone
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Great Basin
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Utah / <County> / <City> / Floating House Ruin
Intrasite Turkey kiva, test 4
Additional Geographic Terms Chinle Valley
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 4.1 x 2 x 2.1 cm (1 5/8 x 13/16 x 13/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 33-62-10/2673
Provenance
Provenance Dr. Douglas S. Byers (1933)
Provenance Floating House Expedition (1933)

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