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Image Not Available for 4 small primary flint flakes - one with signs of working on the "back"
4 small primary flint flakes - one with signs of working on the "back"
Image Not Available for 4 small primary flint flakes - one with signs of working on the "back"
Object Number 47-4-50/6011
Display Title 4 small primary flint flakes - one with signs of working on the "back"
Descriptions
Object Description 4 small primary flint flakes - one with signs of working on the "back"
Inventory Description Stone, chipped stone chipping debris, primary flakes, 1 with worked back
Classification
  • Primary Flake
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Late Capsian
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Tunisia
Additional Geographic Terms Bou Amrane, Bou Hamrane?; Gafsa, near
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 0.6 x 3.8 x 0.3 cm (1/4 x 1 1/2 x 1/8 in.)
Quantity 4
Label on object 47-4-50/6011

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