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Quern or grinding stone stained with red ochre or haematite
Quern or grinding stone stained with red ochre or haematite
Object Number 40-70-60/7082
Display Title Quern or grinding stone stained with red ochre or haematite
Descriptions
Inventory Description Ground stone mortar fragment, stained w. red ochre
Classification
  • Mortar
  • Raw Material
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Neolithic Cave Culture
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia / Malaysia / Kelantan
Additional Geographic Terms Gua Musang, near
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 14.3 x 10.5 x 6.1 cm (5 5/8 x 4 1/8 x 2 3/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 40-70-60/7082; 39.2F; G.M. 1939

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