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Object Number 39-70-60/6343
Display Title 3 rectangular smoothing or rubbing stones
Descriptions
Inventory Description Ground stone abrading stones, rubbing stones, rectangular and ovate
Classification
  • Rubbing stone
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Neolithic?
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia / India / Tamil Nadu / <County> / <City> / Fort Hill
Intrasite Surface
Additional Geographic Terms Madras Presidency; Bellary District
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 8 x 4.3 x 2.4 cm (3 1/8 x 1 11/16 x 15/16 in.)
Quantity 3
Label on object 39-70-60/6343

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