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Object Number 53-48-40/7614
Display Title Broken flint blade (medium sized) exhibiting curious type of hing fracture
Descriptions
Inventory Description Stone, chipped stone blade fragment, grey/tan, hinge fracture
Classification
  • Blade
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Perigordian IV
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Europe / France / Dordogne / <County> / Les Eyzies / Abri Pataud
Intrasite Trench II-Black Layer (4)
Additional Geographic Terms Dordogne
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 2.3 x 3.8 x 1.1 cm (7/8 x 1 1/2 x 7/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 53-48-40/7614; AP-II/X-4a

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