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Object Number
55-44-60/10473
Display Title
Obsidian blades (microblades)
Descriptions
Object Description
Obsidian blades (microblades)
Inventory Description
Chipped stone blades, prismatic, with one partial projectile point, obsidian
Classification
- Prismatic blade
Department
Archaeological
Date
4750 BC
Culture
- Neolithic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia
/
Iraq
/
<State>
/
<County>
/
Kirkuk
/
Jarmo
Intrasite
Dump of site excavated by the OI, Chicago Ill.
Additional Geographic Terms
Iraq, northern
Materials
Obsidian
Dimensions
Overall: 5.4 x 0.9 x 0.3 cm (2 1/8 x 3/8 x 1/8 in.)
Quantity
8
Label on object
55-44-60/10473
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