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Image Not Available for 3 quartzite coarse flakes
3 quartzite coarse flakes
Image Not Available for 3 quartzite coarse flakes
Object Number 52-17-50/9701
Display Title 3 quartzite coarse flakes
Descriptions
Inventory Description Stone, chipped stone chipping debris, flakes, ovate, stemmed
Classification
  • Chipping debris
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Chelles-Acheul Stage I
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / South Africa / Transvaal
Intrasite From Older Gravels in the 50 ft. terrace of the Vaal Valley
Additional Geographic Terms Vereeniging
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 8.8 x 7.6 x 3 cm (3 7/16 x 3 x 1 3/16 in.)
Quantity 3
Label on object 52-17-50/9701; 5/35/VE

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