Carved Door Keystone

Name/Title

Carved Door Keystone

Entry/Object ID

A-695

Description

Artifact is a square-ish stone keystone likely placed next to a door frame. Many geometric shapes are carved into three of its sides including many rows of thin, pinstripe lines. In addition, there are two small 1-inch in diameter holes on the front side. The stone is naturally gray, but there are trace amounts of white, blue, yellow, and black paint scuffs located on all sides.

Collection

El Camino College Anthropology Museum

Category

Archaeology

Acquisition

Accession

24.01.01

Notes

Created by students

Dimensions

Height

10 in

Width

10 in

Length

11 in

Colors

Color

Gray, White, Blue, Yellow, Black

Color Notes

Tiny flecks of white, blue, yellow, and black paint

Condition

Overall Condition

Fair

Notes

Stone is worn, possibly just from age.

General Notes

Note Type

Cataloging Note

Note

Sat for many years outside Dr. Gibson's office. Stated that it was a gift to him that was hand carved by his students.