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Image Not Available for Beamer, implement for removing hair in tanning skins
Beamer, implement for removing hair in tanning skins
Image Not Available for Beamer, implement for removing hair in tanning skins
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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