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Object Number 41-51-50/5648
Display Title Elongated beach pebble showing signs of polishing and use
Descriptions
Inventory Description Stone, ground stone polishing stone, elongated, polished
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: 8.8 x 3.1 x 1.4 cm (3 7/16 x 1 1/4 x 9/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 41-51-50/5648; 7-BK-6 1/2

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