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Rubbing stone
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Object Number 19-21-30/C8743
Display Title Rubbing stone
Descriptions
Inventory Description Stone, ground stone, pounding stone, both ends flattened, tapered sides, pitted
Classification
  • Pounding Stone
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / United States / Commonwealth of Puerto Rico / Puerto Rico / <City> / Esperanza
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 12 x 9.1 x 3.3 cm (4 3/4 x 3 9/16 x 1 5/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object C\8743

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