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Object Number
989-18-40/14532
Display Title
Lunate blade
Descriptions
Object Description
Lunate blade, thicker in center, tapers to point on one side, other tip broken off. Color is orange-brown, there is evidence of wear and possible burning on edges
Inventory Description
Chipped stone blade, lunate, thick at middle, tapers to point on sides, orange-b
Classification
- Blade
Department
Archaeological
Culture
- Neolithic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Europe
Additional Geographic Terms
Scandinavia
Materials
Flint
Dimensions
Overall: 14.2 x 3.2 x 1 cm (5 9/16 x 1 1/4 x 3/8 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
989-18/14532; N.118
Provenance
Collector
Robert W. Ehrich
(1959-1965 - 8/8/1989)
Donor
Robert W. Ehrich
(1959-1965 - 8/8/1989)
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