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CUP AND RING MARKED STONE
A stone bearing one or more small, roughly hemispherical depressions surrounded by a concentric arrangement of annular or penannular grooves. More complex designs may also occur.
Classifications
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Monument Thesaurus (rcahms)
Monument Thesaurus (rcahms)
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Related Terms
| Term | Note |
|---|---|
| CUP AND RING MARKED ROCK | One or more small, roughly hemispherical depressions surrounded by a concentric arrangement of annular or penannular grooves carved on natural rock outcrop. More complex designs may also occur. |
| CUP MARKED STONE | A stone bearing one or more small, roughly hemispherical depressions, generally created by chipping or pecking. |
| RING MARKED STONE | A stone with one or more concentric circles cut into the surface. |
