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Sandstone grinding stone
Sandstone grinding stone
Object Number 973-32-60/13374
Display Title Sandstone grinding stone
Descriptions
Object Description Sandstone grinder (?) 2 1/2" w x 14 1/2" l.
Inventory Description Sandstone, grinding stone, signs of use, various traces of modern(?) paint
Classification
  • Grinding stone
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia / Saudi Arabia
Materials Sandstone
Dimensions Overall: 38.5 × 29.5 × 7.9 cm (15 3/16 × 11 5/8 × 3 1/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 973-32-60/13374

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