Accession No

1888.66.2


Description

Grinding-stone, for grinding seeds used as food. Piece of stone chipped oval, into one surface of which a smooth saucer like depression has been ground.


Place

Oceania; Australia; Queensland


Period


Source

Clark, John Willis [donor]


Department

Anth


Reference Numbers

1888.66.2; MAA: AR 1888.66.2


Cultural Affliation


Material

Stone


Local Term


Measurements


Events

Context (CMS Context)
Catalogue card E 1888.66.2 reads [handwritten in black ink:] ‘D. J.W. Clark, M.A. R.1888.66, (2). Red circular sticker lower right corner of catalogue card.
Event Date 5/11/2012
Author: maa


Description (CMS Description)
Catalogue card E 1888.66.2 reads [handwritten in black ink:] 'E. Australia. Queensland. 1888.66, (2). ? Celt-grinder.'; [later addition handwritten in black ink:] 'Stone for grinding seeds used as food 7 ½” x 4 ¼”.'; [later addition handwritten in blue ballpoint:] 'piece of stone chipped oval, into one surface of which a smooth saucer like depression has been ground.'
Event Date 5/11/2012
Author: maa


FM:266593

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