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Coral rock for grinding arrow root
Coral rock for grinding arrow root
Object Number 00-8-70/55537
Display Title Coral rock for grinding arrow root
Descriptions
Inventory Description Coral slab, rectangular, one end tapered
Classification
  • Coral
Department Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / Marshall Islands
Materials Coral
Dimensions Overall: 32.7 x 15.1 x 7.9 cm (12 7/8 x 5 15/16 x 3 1/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 55537

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