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1884.129.15

Subrectangular whetstone or polisher from Cyprus, with a single perforation at one end; possibly of later prehistoric date. Possibly Purchased by Pitt-Rivers at Sothebys July 1871 [Dan Hicks 30/04/2012]


1884.129.15

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Collection type
Object
Description
Subrectangular whetstone or polisher from Cyprus, with a single perforation at one end; possibly of later prehistoric date. Possibly Purchased by Pitt-Rivers at Sothebys July 1871 [Dan Hicks 30/04/2012]
Geographical reference
Unknown
Date
Date collected
By 1871 July 3 ?
Acquisition information
Donated: 1884
Materials and processes
Material Stone, Process Ground, Process Perforated
Dimensions
Length: max 65 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1884.129.15 PR Cat other PR nos: ?2740 PR Cat other PR nos: ?2751

Search terms: Tool, Whetstone