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Object Number
63-4-10/50077
Display Title
Ground stone, grooved axe; ground stone, grooved stone, possibly used for grinding, with red ochre pigment; chipped stone, stemmed biface
Descriptions
Object Description
One grooved stone axehead; 1 core - possibly retouched scraper; 1 triangular rubbing stone with worn depression.
Inventory Description
Ground stone, grooved axe; ground stone, grooved stone, possibly used for grinding, with red ochre pigment; chipped stone, stemmed biface
Classification
- Grooved Axe
- Stemmed biface
- Ochre
- Grooved Stone
Department
Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
/
United States
/
Ohio
/
Hamilton County
/
Newtown
/
Fish Hatchery Mound; Ohio State Site # 33HA 229 (143)
Intrasite
Mound #16; section #6; General diggings
Additional Geographic Terms
Little Miami Valley; Anderson Township; Newton, near
Materials
Stone , Ochre
Dimensions
Overall (Measurements of largest): 10.8 × 9.8 × 4.2 cm (4 1/4 × 3 7/8 × 1 5/8 in.)
Quantity
3
Label on object
63-4-10/50077; 963-4-10/50077
Provenance
Provenance
Dr. Charles L. Metz
(1880-1890)
Provenance
Peabody Museum Expedition
(1880-1890)
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