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Object Number 34-100-40/1671
Display Title Flint disc showing effect of themal fracture
Descriptions
Inventory Description Stone, chipped stone chipping debris, flake, grey, with cortex, thermal fracture
Classification
  • Chipping debris
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Lower Mousterian
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Europe / France
Intrasite Level L.M.
Additional Geographic Terms Abri des Merveilles; Castel-Merle, Sergeac, Dordogne, at
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 5.2 x 4.5 x 1.3 cm (2 1/16 x 1 3/4 x 1/2 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 34-100-40/1671; 96

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