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Object Number 51-32-70/3445
Display Title Anvil stone
Descriptions
Inventory Description Ground stone with indentations on three sides, possible mortar stone
Classification
  • Grinding stone
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / Australia
Additional Geographic Terms Port Pirie, 3 mi. Northeast of
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 8.8 x 5.4 x 3.3 cm (3 7/16 x 2 1/8 x 1 5/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object A41888 / # # Pirie; 51-32-70/3445

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