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Object Number 52-17-50/9756
Display Title Sandstone bored stone
Descriptions
Inventory Description Sandstone weight stone with hole bored in the middle
Classification
  • Perforated Stone
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Smithfield B
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / South Africa
Intrasite Surface
Additional Geographic Terms Orange Free State, Various sites in the
Materials Sandstone
Dimensions Overall: 9.1 x 9 x 6.2 cm (3 9/16 x 3 9/16 x 2 7/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object "To weight / digging- / -stick; 64/38; 52-17-50/9756

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