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Object Number 35-32-40/1769
Display Title Flint drill or borer
Descriptions
Inventory Description Stone, chipped stone biface, awl, ovate, grey, thick butt, curved pointed end
Classification
  • Awl
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Upper Mousterian
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Europe / France
Additional Geographic Terms Dordogne; Abri des Merveilles at Castel-Merle, Sergeac
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 8.5 x 5.8 x 3.6 cm (3 3/8 x 2 5/16 x 1 7/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 35-32-40/1769; 22

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