Ventifact, naturally rounded stone with projecting knob

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Object Number 69-34-10/60068

Display Title Ventifact, naturally rounded stone with projecting knob

Descriptions

Object Description Ventifact, naturally rounded stone with projecting knob

Inventory Description Ground stone pounding stone, hammerstone, naturally projecting knob

Classification

Hammer Stone

Department Archaeological

Geography/Provenience/Site Name

North America / United States / Massachusetts

Materials Stone

Dimensions Overall: 8.9 x 7.4 x 5.9 cm (3 1/2 x 2 15/16 x 2 5/16 in.)

Quantity 1

Label on object 69-34-10/60068; Thoreau

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