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Object Number 41-51-50/5647
Display Title 2 elongated beach pebbles showing signs of polishing and use
Descriptions
Inventory Description Stone, ground stone polishing stone, elongated, broken 1 end with red ochre
Classification
  • Polishing stone
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Neolithic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Morocco / Tangier
Intrasite Black
Additional Geographic Terms Mugharet el Aliya
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 9.5 x 4.1 x 2.8 cm (3 3/4 x 1 5/8 x 1 1/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 41-51-50/5647; 2-D-BK

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