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1925.29.112

Perforated stone fishing-weight. Roughly teardrop shaped, tapering towards the top. The surface is pitted and roughened. [CW [OPS move] 30/8/2017]

1925.29.112

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Collection type
Object
Description
Perforated stone fishing-weight. Roughly teardrop shaped, tapering towards the top. The surface is pitted and roughened. [CW [OPS move] 30/8/2017]
Long description
perforated fishing-weight of vesicular lava
Date
Date collected
By 1925
Acquisition information
Donated: 1925
Materials and processes
Material Lava Stone, Process Perforated
Dimensions
Width: max 111 mm, Height: max 132 mm, Depth: max 89 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1925.29.112 Other numbers: 175

Search terms: Fishing, Fishing Accessory, Weight