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Object Number 43-18-40/5799
Display Title Stone backed blade with lateral point
Descriptions
Inventory Description Stone, chipped stone blade, backed, lateral point, green
Classification
  • Blade
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Aurignacian
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Europe / Italy
Intrasite 4th Cave
Additional Geographic Terms Liguria; Commune of Grimaldi; Baousses Rousses Caves
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 1.2 x 4.1 x 0.5 cm (1/2 x 1 5/8 x 3/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 43-18-40/5799

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