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Object Number 34-45-40/596
Display Title Stone polisher
Descriptions
Inventory Description Ground stone polishing stone fragment, smooth, polished, 1 end tapered
Classification
  • Ground Stone
  • Raw Material
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Stroked (Punctate) Phase
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Europe / Czechoslovakia / Bohemia
Intrasite U Cihelny, Pit II
Additional Geographic Terms Stehelceves
Materials Ceramic
Dimensions Overall: 4.3 x 1.6 x 0.8 cm (1 11/16 x 5/8 x 5/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 34-45-40/596

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