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Unworked quartzite trimming flake
Unworked quartzite trimming flake
Object Number 34-158-50/1075
Display Title Unworked quartzite trimming flake
Descriptions
Inventory Description Stone, chipped stone chipping debris, trimming flake, used as blade?
Classification
  • Chipping debris
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Early Mousterian
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / South Africa / <State> / <County> / <City> / Cape St. Blaize
Additional Geographic Terms Cape of Good Hope: Mossel Bay
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 3.4 x 6.6 x 1.1 cm (1 5/16 x 2 5/8 x 7/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 34-158-50/1075; Mossel Bay; Cape St. B; III

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