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Object Number 36-96-50/1704
Display Title Quartzite blade with faceted striking platform - showing signs of use
Descriptions
Inventory Description Smokey quartz chipped stone tool.
Classification
  • Chipped Stone
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Acheulean
  • Levalloisian
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Uganda / Western Province / <County> / <City> / Nsongezi
Intrasite N horizon of 100' terrace
Additional Geographic Terms Kagera River; Tanganyika border
Materials Quartz
Dimensions Overall: 8.3 x 5.3 x 2 cm (3 1/4 x 2 1/16 x 13/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object O 8 / s; 36-96-50/1704

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