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Ground stone, adze
Object Number 974-5-10/52672
Display Title Ground stone, adze
Descriptions
Object Description Polished stone axe, 3 1/2 x 2 in. (length x width), 1 in. thick.
Inventory Description Ground stone, adze
Classification
  • Adze
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Ohio
Intrasite Block #2; section #2, 1 ft. deep, south end section
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 8.8 x 4.9 x 2.8 cm (3 7/16 x 1 15/16 x 1 1/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 974-5-10/52672
Provenance
Provenance Unknown (?)

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