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Object Number 35-100-40/3462
Display Title 4 chips of Melian obsidian
Descriptions
Inventory Description Obsidian, chipped stone, chipping debris, flakes
Classification
  • Chipping debris
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Europe / Greece / Cyclades / Melos / <City> / Phylakopi
Intrasite Surface, around the excavations and from the dumps
Additional Geographic Terms Melos Island, on north coast of eastern part of
Materials Obsidian
Dimensions Overall: 5.7 x 2.4 x 0.7 cm (2 1/4 x 15/16 x 1/4 in.)
Quantity 4
Label on object 35-100-40/3462

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