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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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