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Object Number 88-8-10/46536
Display Title Hammerstone
Descriptions
Object Description Hammerstone
Inventory Description Ground stone, pounding stone, flat, tapered one end, concavities both sides
Classification
  • Pounding Stone
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Delaware / <County> / <City> / Rock shelter
Intrasite Layer m
Additional Geographic Terms Delaware river; Naaman's Creek
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 14.1 x 9.1 x 3.3 cm (5 9/16 x 3 9/16 x 1 5/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 46536

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