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Image Not Available for 3 pieces of obsidian
3 pieces of obsidian
Image Not Available for 3 pieces of obsidian
Object Number 39-18-60/9268
Display Title 3 pieces of obsidian
Descriptions
Inventory Description Chipped stone chipping debris, flakes, obsidian
Classification
  • Flake
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia / Iraq / <State> / <County> / <City> / Wadi Tharthar
Intrasite Mound, surface
Additional Geographic Terms Iraq, north: Wadi Tharthar; Balad Sinjar, 24.3 km. Southeast of
Materials Obsidian
Dimensions Overall: 1.9 x 7.9 x 0.4 cm (3/4 x 3 1/8 x 3/16 in.)
Quantity 3
Label on object 39-18-60/9268; 97

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