Grinding Stone ?

[ivobg]

Could this be a grinding stone ?



Though it might be a grinding stone because of this picture

It has simillar curves like the one in the image
Hope you confirm it

 

[quito]

If I saw a hint of wear or polish in the concave area I would say it was a maybe from a pic.

 

[ivobg]

well its a lot smoother than the up side
still very primitive than the one in the picture though (as most of the stone tools i find )

 

[quito]

All I am looking at it from is my I phone, I could easily be mistaken.

Maybe someone with a bigger screen will be more help.

There’s usually a few that are eager to help or give an opinion.

 

[The Grim Reaper]

Where is it from? I have to say though from what I can see it looks natural to me.

 

[Arid-Zone-A-seeker]

Looks good from where I sittin,,,pretty weathered though,,,but that is ok,,,what rock material is it,,,,sand stone or harder?

 

[dognose]

Are there peck marks visible on it. I don't see them, but that doesn't mean they cant be there. Photos are not great for determining authenticity.

in the cupped area, are there any smooth areas from possible use?

Context of the find is important. Where was this found? A field, a creak bed? Give us more information on how and where found.

simply asking "Could this be a grinding stone ?" is not giving enough information to make an informed decision.

 

[old digger]

From what I can tell, the surface from where there would be contact with another rock is too concave. The inside center is more recessed than the outer edge. The worked surface should be evenly flat on the complete surface to be functional.

 

[ivobg]

It was found on a road with rocks not on a riverbed

 

[ivobg]

Its not entirely flat but it is a little smooth

 

[dognose]

I agree with old digger, the area where contact would occur is too concave. Although I have found a few relics on old roads and farm lanes, I think the cupping could have been caused some other way than from native american usage.

 

[ivobg]

Well at least it looks like one, so i'l keep it

 

[Rookster]

I don't t know but they look like some sort of primitive tool.

 

[quito]

Here are a couple of no brainers that I have.

The first one still has red pigment evident. The second, a very high degree of polish and likely a modified Omar.

 

[ivobg]

Here are a couple of no brainers that I have.

The first one still has red pigment evident. The second, a very high degree of polish and likely a modified Omar.

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awesome

 

[rock]

Well at least it looks like one, so i'l keep it

I believe your stone does look very much like the example you are comparing it to. But I believe the example is natural as well. The bottom of the example looks like a piece of a Metate but the grinder isnt. Grinders come in all shapes but mostly flat.