Prehistoric Nutting Stone with Grooved Surface, 4" View Watchlist >
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Lot # I455
System ID # 24198441
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Prehistoric Nutting Stone with Grooved Surface, 4"
This prehistoric nutting stone measures 1 1/2 x 4 x 3 inches and weighs 1 lb 9.5 oz. Formed from a coarse-grained stone, it displays shallow surface grooves and a rounded shape consistent with use as a food-processing tool. Such implements were commonly employed for cracking nuts, grinding seeds, or pounding small materials, often in combination with a larger anvil stone. The tactile grooves and compact form reflect repeated use, offering insight into early subsistence practices.
Nutting stones, also known as pitted hammerstones or cupstones, were widely used across prehistoric cultures and are considered key artifacts of daily domestic life. This example, with its visible wear and comfortable size, provides both research value and display appeal for collectors of early stone tools.
Condition
Good, with age-appropriate wear. Surfaces show abrasions and weathering consistent with age and use. Comes as shown.
Dimensions
1 1/2" x 4" x 3"
Weight: 1 lb 9.5 oz
Please Note: Soup for Scale in Photo
