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1892.49.55.7

A socket [.7] of unidentified material (?stone ?bone) with numerous small holes bored into the concave side. [CAR 08/08/2008]

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1892.49.55.7

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Collection type
Object
Description
A socket [.7] of unidentified material (?stone ?bone) with numerous small holes bored into the concave side. [CAR 08/08/2008]
Long description
A socket [.7] of unidentified material (?stone ?bone) with numerous small holes bored into the concave side. Apparatus consists of bow drill, [CAR 08/08/2008]
Geographical reference
India
Asia > Southern Asia > India
Uttar Pradesh Mirzapur
Person
Field collector William Crooke
PRM source William Crooke
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1892
Date collected
Before 1892
Acquisition information
Donated: 1892
Materials and processes
Material Plant Seed, Material Wood Plant, Material Stone, Process Perforated, Process Repaired (local)
Dimensions
Diameter: max 47 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1892.49.55.7

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