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Object Number 71-19-40/4996
Display Title Oval stone for grinding grain
Descriptions
Inventory Description Stone, ground stone, grinding slab, ovate, 1 flat side, 1 curved w/ slight centr
Classification
  • Ground Stone
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Europe / Switzerland / <State> / <County> / <City> / St. Aubin
Additional Geographic Terms Lake dwellings
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 22.5 x 18 x 6.5 cm (8 7/8 x 7 1/16 x 2 9/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 4996

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