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Stone tool: sandstone whetstone

Piece of sandstone, used as rubbing stone; traces of copper on three sides. Illustration: Yes

Details

  • ID
    HUMFA_35-2-5
  • Department
    Harvard University-Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
  • Classification
    Tools & equipment-Miscellaneous
  • Findspot
    Pit G 1206 B, chamber
  • Material
    Sandstone
  • Dimensions
    Width: 6.5 cm Length: 10 cm Thickness: 6 cm
  • Credit Line
    Harvard University–Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
  • Date of Register Entry
    02/08/1935
  • Remarks
    G 1206 was first excavated in 1905-1906 season; at that time G 1260 B burial was photographed (see B11929_OS, skeleton, and C12578_OS, decayed wood coffin); in 1935 G 1206 B was reopened and only contents noted for burial chamber were whetstone (registered as 35-2-5) and fragments of wood coffin (registered as 35-2-4) (see diary Vol.27.p.013).

Tombs and Monuments 1

  • G 1206

    • Site Name Western Cemetery