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Quartzite cleaver; Derived tool found in Younger Gravels of Vaal
Quartzite cleaver; Derived tool found in Younger Gravels of Vaal
Object Number 52-17-50/9704
Display Title Quartzite cleaver; Derived tool found in Younger Gravels of Vaal
Descriptions
Inventory Description Stone, chipped stone edged tool, cleaver, triangular, flared blade, pointed butt
Classification
  • Cleaver
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Chelles-Acheul Stage II
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / South Africa / Cape of Good Hope / <County> / Windsorton / Riverview Estates
Africa / South Africa / Cape of Good Hope / <County> / Windsorton / Homestead
Intrasite Site 6; younger gravels
Additional Geographic Terms Vaal River
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 16.2 x 10.1 x 5.4 cm (6 3/8 x 4 x 2 1/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 52-17-50/9704; 5/35/H; M

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