Skip to main content
Object Number 53-27-40/6577
Display Title Flint blade-like flake: tip (bulbar end) retouched on one side of crest; mid-sec
Descriptions
Object Description Flint blade-like flake: tip (bulbar end) retouched on one side of crest; mid-section of crest battered on oppostie side. Tip shows signs of use
Inventory Description Stone, chipped stone blade, trihedral, curved, tan, pointed end, on flake
Classification
  • Blade
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Magdalenian III
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Europe / France / <State> / <County> / <City> / St. Cirq-du-Buque
Europe / France / <State> / <County> / <City> / Abri du Roc de St. Cirq
Intrasite Level unknown
Additional Geographic Terms Dordogne
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 1.9 x 9.9 x 1.3 cm (3/4 x 3 7/8 x 1/2 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 53-27-40/6577; M

Important Note about Historical Language

Collections records may contain language, reflecting past collecting practices and methods of analysis, that is no longer acceptable. The Peabody Museum is committed to addressing the problem of offensive and discriminatory language present in its database. Our museum staff are continually updating these records, adding to and improving content. We welcome your feedback and any questions or concerns you may want to share. Please email us with your comments.

PrimaryMedia Object Number Title Classification Geography/Provenience SHARE
Image Not Available for Flint section of backed blade: edge opposite backed edge is retouched on bulbar
53-8-40/6555 Flint section of backed blade: edge opposite backed edge is retouched on bulbar
Blade
Les Eyzies
"Willowleaf" point - retouched along edges and on bulbar face at ends. CAST
38-102-40/5251 "Willowleaf" point - retouched along edges and on bulbar face at ends. CAST
Casting
Poland
Image Not Available for 17 stone bladelets with abruptly retouched edge and retouched at base on bulbar
57-9-50/10243 17 stone bladelets with abruptly retouched edge and retouched at base on bulbar
Morocco
Image Not Available for "Willowleaf" point - retouched at point and over bulbar face - CAST
38-102-40/5248 "Willowleaf" point - retouched at point and over bulbar face - CAST
Casting
Poland
Image Not Available for "Willowleaf" point retouched over upper face and at base of bulbar face. CAST
38-102-40/5255 "Willowleaf" point retouched over upper face and at base of bulbar face. CAST
Casting
Poland
Image Not Available for 5 obsidian utilized blades. One also battered on top of crest
52-7-40/6396 5 obsidian utilized blades. One also battered on top of crest
Blade
Virchow's Cave
Very narrow "willowleaf" point - retouched only on bulbar face at point.  CAST
38-102-40/5262 Very narrow "willowleaf" point - retouched only on bulbar face at point. CAST
Casting
Poland
Image Not Available for Broken flint blade - pressure flaking on bulbar face
38-102-40/5321 Broken flint blade - pressure flaking on bulbar face
Blade
Kielce
Flint concave-scaled (B V ) burin made at bulbar end
52-9-40/6494 Flint concave-scaled (B V ) burin made at bulbar end
Graver
Les Eyzies
5 flint end-of-blade scrapers: tip on one retouched (bs)
53-27-40/6585 5 flint end-of-blade scrapers: tip on one retouched (bs)
Scraper
St. Cirq-du-Buque
Abri du Roc de St. Cirq
Flint burin, type A IV: made on piece a crete (top or bulbar end of crete only)
53-27-40/6619 Flint burin, type A IV: made on piece a crete (top or bulbar end of crete only)
Graver
St. Cirq-du-Buque
Abri du Roc de St. Cirq
Image Not Available for Flint blade-like flake: shows signs of use on edge and one end
53-27-40/6638 Flint blade-like flake: shows signs of use on edge and one end
Chipping debris
Abri du Roc de St. Cirq
St. Cirq-du-Buque