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Image Not Available for Spherical stone with heavily worn edges. 5.5 cm. in diameter
Spherical stone with heavily worn edges. 5.5 cm. in diameter
Image Not Available for Spherical stone with heavily worn edges. 5.5 cm. in diameter
Object Number 970-30-10/51081
Display Title Spherical stone with heavily worn edges. 5.5 cm. in diameter
Descriptions
Object Description Spherical stone with heavily worn edges, 5.5 cm. diameter.
Inventory Description Ground stone roundstone, pitted
Classification
  • Roundstone
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Kentucky / Muhlenberg County / Greenville
Additional Geographic Terms Hobbs Hill
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 5.2 x 5.4 x 4 cm (2 1/16 x 2 1/8 x 1 9/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 970-30-10/51081
Provenance
Provenance Victor H. Oates (1915-1920)

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