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Object Number 12-17-40/81468
Display Title Sharpening stone
Descriptions
Inventory Description Ground stone, modified stone, etched lines on both sides, ovate.
Classification
  • Ground Stone
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Europe / France / <State> / <County> / Lourdes / Cavern of Espelugues
Additional Geographic Terms Lourdes
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 13.9 x 5.4 x 1.5 cm (5 1/2 x 2 1/8 x 9/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 81468

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