Flint mortar and pestle for grinding nuts & seeds

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Object Number 38-34-70/1513

Display Title Flint mortar and pestle for grinding nuts & seeds

Descriptions

Inventory Description Ground stone mortar and pestle, circular, smooth surfaces, pitted centers

Classification

Mortar
Raw Material

Department Archaeological

Culture

Prehistoric Period

Geography/Provenience/Site Name

Oceania / Australia / Tasmania

Intrasite Middens

Additional Geographic Terms Hobart, Vicinity of

Materials Stone

Dimensions Overall: 16.5 x 14.8 x 4.1 cm (6 1/2 x 5 13/16 x 1 5/8 in.)

Quantity 2

Label on object 38-34-70/1513

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