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Object Number 47-54-70/2620
Display Title Sandstone cutter
Descriptions
Inventory Description Stone, worked, triangular, blade, ridged top
Classification
  • Modified Lithic
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Maori
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / New Zealand / <State> / <County> / <City> / Murdering Beach
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 10 x 5.6 x 1.6 cm (3 15/16 x 2 3/16 x 5/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 47-54-70/2620/ D.25.205/ MURDERING BEACH
Provenance
Exchange participant Otago Museum (1947)

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