Corinth Object: MF 1971 97
Collection:   Corinth
Type:   Object
Name:   MF 1971 97
Title:   POROS TOOL: KNIFE SHARPENER
Category Code:   MF
Year:   1971
Object Number:   97
Description:   A small piece of poros which has been trummed to a trapezoidal shape. The upper surface (not parallel to the lower) has been deeply gouged by incisions which might represent mason's marks, frequently used angles of measurement (as a protractor), or, nore likely, grooves in which knife blades could be sharpened.
Material:   Poros limestone.
Condition:   Complete or intact. Intact.
Dimensions Actual:   L. 0.091; W. 0.042; H. 0.051
Area:   Temple Hill
Context:   NB521 B296 P17
Site:   Corinth
City:   Ancient Corinth
Country:   Greece
References:   Monument: Temple Hill
Basket: NB521 B296 P17
Notebook Page: NB 521, spread 13 (p. 17)