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Image Not Available for Obsidian small utilized blade
Obsidian small utilized blade
Image Not Available for Obsidian small utilized blade
Object Number 52-7-40/6421
Display Title Obsidian small utilized blade
Descriptions
Inventory Description Chipped stone blade, small, 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 II
Additional Geographic Terms Mekamet, near; Kurtais Region
Materials Obsidian
Dimensions Overall: 3.8 x 1.1 x 0.6 cm (1 1/2 x 7/16 x 1/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 52-7-40/6421

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