Ground stone, worked rectangular stones, with possible evidence of grinding or abrading

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Object Number 63-4-10/50090

Display Title Ground stone, worked rectangular stones, with possible evidence of grinding or abrading

Descriptions

Object Description 3 Artifacts (1 in 2 pieces) described in field noted as "one nearly square article made of stone or a cement substance, having sharpening marks on all six sides. 2 smaller articles of same substance showing evidence of use"

Inventory Description Ground stone, worked rectangular stones, with possible evidence of grinding or abrading; two fragments crossmended with glue

Classification

Modified Lithic

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 #7; 11 feet northeast from central stake depth about 1ft 6in

Additional Geographic Terms Little Miami Valley; Anderson Township; Newton, near

Materials Stone

Dimensions Overall (Measurements of largest): 3.9 × 3.8 × 2.5 cm (1 9/16 × 1 1/2 × 1 in.)

Quantity 3

Label on object 63-4-10/50090; 963-4-10/50090

Provenance

Provenance Dr. Charles L. Metz (1880-1890)

Provenance Peabody Museum Expedition (1880-1890)

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