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Object Number
46-77-30/6027
Display Title
Small stone mortar and pestal
Descriptions
Inventory Description
Ground stone mortar and pestle, mortar has rounded base and body, pestle is tear-drop shaped, both green in color
Classification
- Mortar
Department
Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America
/
Peru
Additional Geographic Terms
North Coast; Chimbote
Materials
Stone
Dimensions
Overall (measurement of mortar): 4.4 x 6.2 x 6.2 cm (1 3/4 x 2 7/16 x 2 7/16 in.)
Quantity
2
Label on object
46-77-30/6027; Chimbote
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