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Stone Tool: Hammerstone

1924.02.0232

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Basic Information

Artifact Identification Stone Tool: Hammerstone   (1924.02.0232)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Materials T&E
    2. :
  2. Multiple Use T&E for Materials
    3. :
  3. N/A
Artist/Maker None
Geographic Location
Period/Date Paleolithic, 100,000– 40,000 BCE
Culture Paleolithic

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Diameter) 7.0 cm
Dimension 2 (Diameter) 6.8 cm
Dimension 3 (N/A) N/A
Weight 530 g
Measuring Remarks Measured to nearest 10 grams.
Materials Stone--Granite
Manufacturing Processes Grinding
Munsell Color Information grayish brown (10yr6/2) -ns light brownish gray ( 10yr5/2) -ns

Research Remarks

Published Description N/A
Description N/A
Comparanda N/A
Bibliography N/A

Artifact History

Archaeological Data N/A
Credit Line/Dedication Baudon Collection
Reproduction no
Reproduction Information N/A

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