Quartzite core

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Object Number 34-158-50/1077

Display Title Quartzite core

Descriptions

Inventory Description Stone, chipped stone core, casual, ovate, with cortex

Classification

Casual core

Department Archaeological

Culture

Early Mousterian

Geography/Provenience/Site Name

Africa / South Africa / <State> / <County> / <City> / Cape St. Blaize

Intrasite 10 ft. Raised Beach

Additional Geographic Terms Cape of Good Hope: Mossel Bay

Materials Stone

Dimensions Overall: 5.8 x 4.8 x 3.6 cm (2 5/16 x 1 7/8 x 1 7/16 in.)

Quantity 1

Label on object 34-158-50/1077; Mossel Bay; Cape St. B; II

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