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Ground stone, modified lithic, semi lunar shaped, notched, burnished
Image Not Available for Ground stone, modified lithic, semi lunar shaped, notched, burnished
Object Number 82-48-10/28072
Display Title Ground stone, modified lithic, semi lunar shaped, notched, burnished
Descriptions
Object Description Stone ornament, semi-lunar
Inventory Description Ground stone, modified lithic, semi lunar shaped, two notches in center, burnished
Classification
  • Modified Lithic
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Massachusetts / Hampshire County / Amherst
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 8.8 × 3 × 0.9 cm (3 7/16 × 1 3/16 × 3/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 28072

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