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2 stone flakes embedded in crust
2 stone flakes embedded in crust
Object Number 43-41-50/5907
Display Title 2 stone flakes embedded in crust
Descriptions
Inventory Description Stone, chipped stone chipping debris, flakes embedded in shelly crust
Classification
  • Chipping debris
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Aterian
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Algeria
Intrasite Gravel bank
Additional Geographic Terms Arzew; on the coast about 10 miles E. of Oran
Materials Stone, Shell
Dimensions Overall: 9.8 x 7.6 x 5.8 cm (3 7/8 x 3 x 2 5/16 in.)
Quantity 2
Label on object 43-41-50/5907

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