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Object Number 07-3-20/C4096
Display Title Circular grinding stone or stool
Descriptions
Object Description Circular single pedestal grinding stone or stool with feline heads on lower border of plate. Openwork base. Probably andesite.
Inventory Description Ground stone metate, round, decorated rim, pedistal base w/ slits, mened, pieces
Classification
  • Metate
Department Archaeological
Date 1000-1300 CE
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Costa Rica / Cartago / <County> / Orosi
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 18 x 29.5 x 29 cm (7 1/16 x 11 5/8 x 11 7/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object C4096
Provenance
Collector E. C. Rost
Seller E. C. Rost

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