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Object Number 61-17-20/21001
Display Title Sharpening stone
Descriptions
Inventory Description Ground stone whetstone
Classification
  • Ground Stone
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Panama / Cocle / <County> / Cerro Zuela
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 7 x 4.3 x 3.2 cm (2 3/4 x 1 11/16 x 1 1/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 61-17-20/21001

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