Tools and EquipmentCycladic3rd millennium BCE
Spool-shaped Pestle
2800-2200 BCE
Description
Waisted squat cylindrical form. Light colored marble surface with chips and dings on flat ends and body. Surface covered with soils and stains in varying degrees.
Dimensions
5.04 x 2.85 cm (2 x 1 1/8 in.)
Provenance
Acquired by the donor over the last thirty years as gifts from dealers.
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