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Object Number
38-65-60/9660
Display Title
Attempt to make an oval bifacial implement
Descriptions
Object Description
An attempt to manufacture an oval bifacial implement; note that the point is broken in process of manufacture- of fossil wood
Inventory Description
Stone, chipped stone biface axe, ovate, fossilized wood, point broken
Classification
- Axe
Department
Archaeological
Culture
- Neolithic?
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia
/
Burma
Intrasite
Misc. surface
Additional Geographic Terms
Nyaungu
Materials
Stone
Dimensions
Overall: 12.1 x 7.4 x 3.5 cm (4 3/4 x 2 15/16 x 1 3/8 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
38-65-60/9660; Ny.2; 2.3.38; T3-SURFACE
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