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Image Not Available for 5 obsidian utilized blades. One also battered on top of crest
5 obsidian utilized blades. One also battered on top of crest
Image Not Available for 5 obsidian utilized blades. One also battered on top of crest
Object Number 52-7-40/6396
Display Title 5 obsidian utilized blades. One also battered on top of crest
Descriptions
Inventory Description Chipped stone blades, some prismatic, obsidian, signs of use
Classification
  • Blade
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Upper Paleolithic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Europe / Russia / Caucasus / <County> / <City> / Virchow's Cave
Intrasite Level 1
Additional Geographic Terms Mekamet, near; Kurtais Region
Materials Obsidian
Dimensions Overall: 6.2 x 1.4 x 0.6 cm (2 7/16 x 9/16 x 1/4 in.)
Quantity 5
Label on object 52-7-40/6396

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