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Object Number 52-17-50/9735
Display Title Chert short, broad blade with one steeply retouched edge
Descriptions
Inventory Description Stone, chipped stone blade, double-pointed, leaf-shaped, retouched
Classification
  • Blade
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Mangosian
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / South Africa
Additional Geographic Terms Orange Free State; Modderpoort; Ladybrand District
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 1.3 x 3.2 x 0.4 cm (1/2 x 1 1/4 x 3/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 52-17-50/9735; 3/39/1

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