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Smoothing stone
Object Number 12-10-40/E1522
Display Title Smoothing stone
Descriptions
Inventory Description Stone, ground stone abrading stone, smoothing stone, ovate, cracked
Classification
  • Polishing stone
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Europe / Italy
Additional Geographic Terms Baousse-Rousse, Caves of; Menton, France, near
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 1.9 x 12 x 5.8 cm (3/4 x 4 3/4 x 2 5/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object E1522; Mentone Feb 25 1876

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Polishing stone
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Image Not Available for Possible smoothing stone; brick-like cobble; 1 flat surface polished, slightly p
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46-73-10/54396 Possible smoothing stone. ovoid, small cobble. unidentified stone.
Polishing stone
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Image Not Available for Smoothing stone. ovoid thin large pebble. gray stone.
46-73-10/54420 Smoothing stone. ovoid thin large pebble. gray stone.
Polishing stone
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Image Not Available for Possible smoothing stone. elongated, tear-shaped, large pebble. red stone.
46-73-10/54345 Possible smoothing stone. elongated, tear-shaped, large pebble. red stone.
Polishing stone
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