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Catalog Number CAS 0147-0088   CAS 0147-0088; Charmstone
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Charmstone
Culture unidentified California Indian
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County unknown
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture unknown
Collection Name N/A
Materials Stone
Description Plumb bob-shaped stone pecked and ground to overall cylindrical shape; Maximum diameter is at mid-section; Lateral edges are nearly straight, tapering gradually at distal end to indeterminate end; Proximal end forms high shoulder, then elongates forming short flattened cylindrical neck with rounded end; Color is tan with light gray fire clouding.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 3.3, Length = 10.0