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Object Number 34-158-50/1043
Display Title Fragment of shale - used as a rubbing stone?
Descriptions
Inventory Description Shale, possibly ground stone
Classification
  • Grinding stone
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Smithfield B
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / South Africa / Orange Free State / <County> / <City> / De Kiel Oost
Materials Shale
Dimensions Overall: 8 x 4.6 x 1.7 cm (3 1/8 x 1 13/16 x 11/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object de Kiel Oost; 34-158-50/1043

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