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Object Number 37-108-70/856
Display Title Hammerstone
Descriptions
Inventory Description Round stone with indentations on two sides, possible mortar
Classification
  • Grinding stone
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / Australia / South Australia / Kangaroo Island
Additional Geographic Terms Bulcara Sin
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 10.9 x 9.7 x 5.7 cm (4 5/16 x 3 13/16 x 2 1/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 162; Bulcara Sin. / KangarooI.; 37-108-70/856

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