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Crudely worked quartzite flake - unfinished implement
Crudely worked quartzite flake - unfinished implement
Object Number 36-96-50/1656
Display Title Crudely worked quartzite flake - unfinished implement
Descriptions
Inventory Description Stone, chipped stone chipping debris, crudely worked flake, unfinished tool
Classification
  • Chipping debris
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Middle Acheulean
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Uganda / Western Province / <County> / <City> / Nsongezi
Intrasite M horizon of 100' terrace
Additional Geographic Terms Kagera River; Tanganyika border
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 16 x 9.1 x 5.8 cm (6 5/16 x 3 9/16 x 2 5/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 36-96-50/1656; O.6 M

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