Skip to main content
Object Number 39-70-60/6436
Display Title Hammerstone? - chipped, partially pecked smooth
Descriptions
Inventory Description Stone, chipped stone hammerstone? or unfinished axe, ovate, smooth sides
Classification
  • Chipped Stone
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia / India / Bihar
Asia / India / Orissa / Mayurbhanj / <City> / Chakradharpur
Intrasite Surface
Additional Geographic Terms Singbham District; Chaibasa Road
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 8.1 x 6.4 x 3.2 cm (3 3/16 x 2 1/2 x 1 1/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 39-70-60/6436

Important Note about Historical Language

Collections records may contain language, reflecting past collecting practices and methods of analysis, that is no longer acceptable. The Peabody Museum is committed to addressing the problem of offensive and discriminatory language present in its database. Our museum staff are continually updating these records, adding to and improving content. We welcome your feedback and any questions or concerns you may want to share. Please email us with your comments.

PrimaryMedia Object Number Title Classification Geography/Provenience SHARE
2 basalt hammerstones? - chipped, partially pecked, smooth at both ends
39-70-60/6348 2 basalt hammerstones? - chipped, partially pecked, smooth at both ends
Axe
Fort Hill
Image Not Available for 3 basalt hammerstones (elongated) - chipped, partially pecked smooth
39-70-60/6298 3 basalt hammerstones (elongated) - chipped, partially pecked smooth
Hammer Stone
Kapgal Hill
Ground stone, round stone, flat and smooth on two sides, pecked around the edge; chipped stone, discoidal stone
86-46-10/A3815 Ground stone, round stone, flat and smooth on two sides, pecked around the edge; chipped stone, discoidal stone
Roundstone
Modified Lithic
Turpin Homestead Site; Ohio State Site # 33HA28 (105; 19)
2 stone balls - irregular, partially pecked smooth
39-70-60/6301 2 stone balls - irregular, partially pecked smooth
Roundstone
Kapgal Hill
Image Not Available for Stone adze, 1 face worn smooth, 1 face pecked & chipped, edges pecked
46-73-10/88931 Stone adze, 1 face worn smooth, 1 face pecked & chipped, edges pecked
Adze
Pueblo de las Canopas
Image Not Available for Hammerstone-maul; ovoid cobble; surfaces partially pecked & polished; 1 end fine
46-73-10/53844 Hammerstone-maul; ovoid cobble; surfaces partially pecked & polished; 1 end fine
Pounding Stone
Los Muertos
Image Not Available for Hammerstone, semi-discoidal; thick cobble; periphery partially pecked with flaki
46-73-10/53720 Hammerstone, semi-discoidal; thick cobble; periphery partially pecked with flaki
Core
Los Muertos
Image Not Available for Possible hammerstone; large cobble. both ends pecked, one end partially removed
46-73-10/53831 Possible hammerstone; large cobble. both ends pecked, one end partially removed
Pounding Stone
Los Muertos
Image Not Available for Stone, ground axe, 1 face pecked, 1 face smooth, bit & butt broken
46-73-10/88930 Stone, ground axe, 1 face pecked, 1 face smooth, bit & butt broken
Axe
Pueblo de las Canopas
2 Chipped, pecked, partially smoothed unfinihed basalt celts
39-70-60/6345 2 Chipped, pecked, partially smoothed unfinihed basalt celts
Axe
Fort Hill
3 irregular chipped, pecked, partially smoothed balls of trap
39-70-60/6353 3 irregular chipped, pecked, partially smoothed balls of trap
Hammer Stone
Fort Hill
Image Not Available for Hammerstone made from core; platform edges & 1 end pecked & battered; flaked qua
46-73-10/53693 Hammerstone made from core; platform edges & 1 end pecked & battered; flaked qua
Core
Los Muertos