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Object Number 15-59-50/B750
Display Title Flint implement
Descriptions
Inventory Description Stone, chipped stone biface, used as scraper or hand axe? patinated
Classification
  • Biface
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Paleolithic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Egypt / <State> / <County> / <City> / Wasif
Additional Geographic Terms Wady Safagah, 28 km. up; Red Sea, drains into; Iosier, about 60 km N of
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 7.2 x 9.9 x 3.5 cm (2 13/16 x 3 7/8 x 1 3/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object B/750; WASIF

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