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Small heavily rolled quartzite rostrate-shaped implement
Small heavily rolled quartzite rostrate-shaped implement
Object Number 36-96-50/1817
Display Title Small heavily rolled quartzite rostrate-shaped implement
Descriptions
Inventory Description Stone, chipped stone edged tool, pick or hand axe, ovate, trihedral, pointed
Classification
  • Edged Tools
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Acheulean
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Uganda / Western Province / <County> / <City> / Hillside rubble
Additional Geographic Terms Nsongezi, near; Kagera River, on the; Tanganyika border
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 7.4 x 6.9 x 6.5 cm (2 15/16 x 2 11/16 x 2 9/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 36-96-50/1817; Kg 28./B

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