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Broken fragment of polished stone (part of an axe or celt?)
Image Not Available for Broken fragment of polished stone (part of an axe or celt?)
Object Number 41-72-10/24151
Display Title Broken fragment of polished stone (part of an axe or celt?)
Descriptions
Inventory Description Ground stone fragment, possibly part of handle
Classification
  • Ground Stone
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Virginia / Essex County / <City> / Nandtanghtacund
Intrasite Surface
Additional Geographic Terms Rappahannock River; Port Tobacco Bay, about 1 mile east of shore, SE shore
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 4.6 x 3 x 2.4 cm (1 13/16 x 1 3/16 x 15/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 41-72-10/24151
Provenance
Provenance David I. Bushnell, Jr. (1899-1939)

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