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Object Number
14-63-50/B482
Display Title
Hammerstone, porphyritic
Descriptions
Object Description
Hammerstone, porphyritic
Inventory Description
Ground stone pounding stone, hammerstone, spherical
Classification
- Hammer Stone
- Raw Material
Department
Archaeological
Culture
- Egyptian
- Predynastic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa
/
Egypt
Additional Geographic Terms
Keneh; Mesaeed
Materials
Porphorite
Dimensions
Overall: 5.8 x 5.8 x 5.6 cm (2 5/16 x 2 5/16 x 2 3/16 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
B482
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| |
| 14-63-50/B481 | Hammerstone |
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Raw Material |
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| |
|
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|
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| ||
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