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Image Not Available for Possible anvil. ovoid, large cobble with two flat faces. both faces exhibit a fe
Possible anvil. ovoid, large cobble with two flat faces. both faces exhibit a fe
Image Not Available for Possible anvil. ovoid, large cobble with two flat faces. both faces exhibit a fe
Object Number 46-73-10/54065
Display Title Possible anvil. ovoid, large cobble with two flat faces. both faces exhibit a fe
Descriptions
Object Description Ovoid anvil(?) with two flat faces; both faces exhibit a few isolated pecking marks in their center areas; sandstone. 16.7x14.3x5.1 cm.
Inventory Description Stone tool, discoidal, face sworn flat, one edges pecked
Classification
  • Mortar
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Salado Period
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Arizona / Maricopa County / <City> / Los Muertos
Intrasite Ruin XIV
Additional Geographic Terms Salt River Valley; Salado, Lower
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 17.1 x 14.4 x 4.9 cm (6 3/4 x 5 11/16 x 1 15/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 46-73-10/54065/ 1435a/ XIV
Provenance
Provenance Frank Hamilton Cushing (1886-1889)
Provenance Hemenway Southwestern Archaeological Expedition (1886-1889)
Collector Frank Hamilton Cushing (01/01/1886-01/01/1889)
Collector Hemenway Southwestern Archaeological Expedition (01/01/1886-01/01/1889)
Donor Mary T. Hemenway (11/15/1946)

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