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Object Number
36-96-50/1717
Display Title
Crude quartzite chopping implement or crude tortoise core
Descriptions
Inventory Description
Stone, chipped stone edged tool chopper, crude large, roughly ovate, with cortex
Classification
- Chopper
Department
Archaeological
Culture
- Late Acheulean?
- Levalloisian?
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa
/
Uganda
/
Eastern Province
/
Jinja District
/
Busoga Kingdom
Africa / Uganda / Eastern Province
Africa / Uganda / Eastern Province
Additional Geographic Terms
Jinja, Railway construction pit near
Materials
Stone
Dimensions
Overall: 13.2 x 11 x 5.5 cm (5 3/16 x 4 5/16 x 2 3/16 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
36-96-50/1717; R.P. 4 /B.B-
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