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Object Number
52-17-50/9711
Display Title
Quartzite chopping tool
Descriptions
Inventory Description
Chipped stone chopper
Classification
- Chopper
Department
Archaeological
Culture
- Chelles-Acheul Stage V
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa
/
South Africa
Intrasite
Current-bedded sands which overlie the Younger Gravels
Additional Geographic Terms
Vaal Valley, Various sites in the
Materials
Stone
Dimensions
Overall: 8.6 × 7.4 × 4.3 cm (3 3/8 × 2 15/16 × 1 11/16 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
52-17-50/9711
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