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Object Number 55-56-50/9976
Display Title Small flat discoidal stone core
Descriptions
Inventory Description Stone, chipped stone core, discoidal, used as scraper?
Classification
  • Core
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Middle Stone Age
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Zimbabwe / <State> / <County> / <City> / Khami Waterworks Site
Additional Geographic Terms Rhodesia, Southern
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 5 x 4.8 x 1.7 cm (1 15/16 x 1 7/8 x 11/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 55-56-50/9976

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