Stone pestle for grinding in metate

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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 / United States / New Mexico / San Juan County / <City> / 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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