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Image Not Available for 2 sandstone short, broad flakes with steeply retouched edges
2 sandstone short, broad flakes with steeply retouched edges
Image Not Available for 2 sandstone short, broad flakes with steeply retouched edges
Object Number 52-17-50/9732
Display Title 2 sandstone short, broad flakes with steeply retouched edges
Descriptions
Inventory Description Stone, chipped stone chipping debris, flakes, ovate, steeply retouched edges
Classification
  • Chipping debris
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Mangosian
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / South Africa
Additional Geographic Terms Orange Free State; Modderpoort; Ladybrand District
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 3.3 x 2.7 x 0.8 cm (1 5/16 x 1 1/16 x 5/16 in.)
Quantity 2
Label on object 52-17-50/9732; 3/39/1

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