Beamer, implement for removing hair in tanning skins

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Object Number 01-16-40/56928

Display Title Beamer, implement for removing hair in tanning skins

Descriptions

Inventory Description Ground stone, beamer, curved stone set in wooden handle, modern screws

Classification

Ground Stone

Department Archaeological

Geography/Provenience/Site Name

Europe / Italy / Tuscany / Florence / Florence

Materials Stone, Wood

Dimensions Overall: 56 x 8.4 x 3.5 cm (22 1/16 x 3 5/16 x 1 3/8 in.)

Quantity 1

Label on object 56928

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