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Image Not Available for Quartzite flake with plain striking platform showing signs of use
Quartzite flake with plain striking platform showing signs of use
Image Not Available for Quartzite flake with plain striking platform showing signs of use
Object Number 36-96-50/1685
Display Title Quartzite flake with plain striking platform showing signs of use
Descriptions
Inventory Description Stone chipped stone chipping debris flake, ovate with broken point, perforator?
Classification
  • Chipping debris
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Acheulean
  • Levalloisian
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Uganda / Western Province / <County> / <City> / Nsongezi
Intrasite N horizon of 100' terrace (17' to 20' above M horizon)
Additional Geographic Terms Kagera River; Tanganyika border
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 5.4 x 5 x 1.3 cm (2 1/8 x 1 15/16 x 1/2 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 36-96-50/1685; O.5.S

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