Fine-grained basalt, polished stone fragment, 3.3 x 2.4 x .7 cm.

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Object Number 977-17-10/57717

Display Title Fine-grained basalt, polished stone fragment, 3.3 x 2.4 x .7 cm.

Descriptions

Object Description 1 fine-grained basalt, polished stone fragment, 3.3 x 2.4 x .7 cm.

Department Archaeological

Culture

Middle Woodland Period
Late Archaic Period

Geography/Provenience/Site Name

North America / United States / Massachusetts / Hampden County / Palmer / Palmer Area 3

Intrasite Test unit 16; level 1 (-15 cm)

Dimensions Overall: 3.3 x 2.4 x 0.7 cm (1 5/16 x 15/16 x 1/4 in.)

Provenance

Provenance Institute for Conservation Archaeology, Harvard University (1977)

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