Context (Field collection)
Part of the Walter William Skeat Collection. The old label adhered to the object reads '22/1/', which may indicate that the object was collected on the 22nd January.'
Event Date
Author: maa

Description (Labels & Markings)
Printed label adhered to object reads: '584'
Event Date
Author: Lizzy Peneycad

Description (Labels & Markings)
Old paper label adhered to object has a note handwritten in pencil reading: '584. Thunder stone. Siong Ked. 22/1/. WS.'
Event Date
Author: Lizzy Peneycad

Description (Physical description)
Catalogue card for Z 41471: 'Ground stone blade.'

Event Date 26/9/1986
Author: maa

Description (Physical description)
Polished.
Event Date 10/7/2001
Author: Lizzy Peneycad

Context (Amendments / updates)
The old label adhered to this object appears to read 'Siong Ked'. This likely refers to the village of Siong, which is in Kedah state, Malaysia. The place and production fields have been updated accordingly.
Event Date 12/10/2023
Author: Lizzy Peneycad

Description (Physical description)
Adze or chisel made of a ground, black coloured stone, possibly shale or slate. Elongated form with a trapezoid shaped cross-section. Slightly curved cutting edge with a broad bevel, and a slightly curved butt. The stone has natural fissures. Possibly used as a thunderstone.
Event Date 12/10/2023
Author: Lizzy Peneycad