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Rolled quartzite pebble with flakes detached
Rolled quartzite pebble with flakes detached
Object Number 36-96-50/1719
Display Title Rolled quartzite pebble with flakes detached
Descriptions
Inventory Description Stone, chipped stone pebble with flakes detached, used as chopper?
Classification
  • Chipped Stone
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Levalloisian?
  • Late Acheulean?
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Uganda / Eastern Province / Jinja District / Busoga Kingdom
Africa / Uganda / Eastern Province
Additional Geographic Terms Jinja, Railway construction pit near
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 11.3 x 7.2 x 4.4 cm (4 7/16 x 2 13/16 x 1 3/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 36-96-50/1719; B-/R.P. 4.

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Modified Lithic
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Raw Material
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Flake
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