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Object Number 982-10-60/13623
Display Title Bladelets; obsidian.
Descriptions
Inventory Description Chipped stone blades, microlithic, obsidian
Classification
  • Blade
  • Raw Material
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Paleolithic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia / Saudi Arabia / <State> / <County> / <City> / Surface
Additional Geographic Terms Rub'al'Khali, NW of: esh shuggan; 20-21 degrees N and 46-48 degrees W
Materials Obsidian
Dimensions Overall: 4.1 x 1.2 x 0.4 cm (1 5/8 x 1/2 x 3/16 in.)
Quantity 5
Label on object 982-10-60/13623; Z-923

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