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Object Number
46-73-10/54109
Display Title
Abrading stone. irregular slab. series of random shallow depressions over 1 smoo
Descriptions
Object Description
"Small paint slab of calcareous sand-stone showing white paint, latter used in 'slipping' jars;" Irregular slab abrading stone with a series of random shallow depressions over one smooth surface; wide, shallow transvers depression across other smooth face; felsitic. 19x14.7x1.5 cm.
Inventory Description
Stone abrading tool, irregular shape, 1 face concave with incised abraisions
Classification
- Abrading Stone
Department
Archaeological
Culture
- Salado Period
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
/
United States
/
Arizona
/
Maricopa County
/
<City>
/
Los Muertos
Intrasite
Ruin I
Additional Geographic Terms
Salt River Valley; Salado, Lower
Materials
Stone
Dimensions
Overall: 18.9 x 11.7 x 1.5 cm (7 7/16 x 4 5/8 x 9/16 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
46-73-10/54109/ 914/ I
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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