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Object Number
47-12-10/28027
Display Title
Stone pestle for grinding in metate
Descriptions
Object Description
Stone pestle for grinding in metate
Inventory Description
Ground stone pestle, oval, smooth, flat
Classification
- Pestle
- Raw Material
Department
Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
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United States
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New Mexico
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San Juan County
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<City>
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Class 6; ruin B; Aztec Ruin
Materials
Stone
Dimensions
Overall: 9.4 x 7.3 x 3.2 cm (3 11/16 x 2 7/8 x 1 1/4 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
47-12-10/28027
Provenance
Provenance
Charles Marsh Sumner
(1888-1893)
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