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Object Number 57-37-60/11242
Display Title 5 obsidian flakes, retouched or utilized; heavily patinated;
Descriptions
Inventory Description Chipped stone chipping debris, flakes, obsidian, patinated
Classification
  • Flake
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Neolithic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia / Saudi Arabia / <State> / <County> / <City> / Rub' al Khali
Intrasite Lat. 17 degrees 20' N., Long. 46 degrees 30' E.
Additional Geographic Terms Yemen and Hadramut, near border of
Materials Obsidian
Dimensions Overall: 4.8 x 2.6 x 0.9 cm (1 7/8 x 1 x 3/8 in.)
Quantity 5
Label on object 57-37-60/11242

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