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3 flint tortoise cores & 1 flint disc
3 flint tortoise cores & 1 flint disc
Object Number 35-32-40/1770
Display Title 3 flint tortoise cores & 1 flint disc
Descriptions
Inventory Description Stone, chipped stone cores, casual, grey, with cortex, round, used as scrapers?
Classification
  • Raw Material
  • Casual core
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: 9.9 x 8.2 x 3.7 cm (3 7/8 x 3 1/4 x 1 7/16 in.)
Quantity 4
Label on object 35-32-40/1770; 52; U; 51; 17; UF

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