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Polymorphic sandstone hachette? tranchert?; bifacially worked, made on flake; 3"
Polymorphic sandstone hachette? tranchert?; bifacially worked, made on flake; 3"
Object Number 60-14-50/10551
Display Title Polymorphic sandstone hachette? tranchert?; bifacially worked, made on flake; 3"
Descriptions
Object Description Polymorphic sandstone hachette? tranchert?; bifacially worked, made on flake; 3"
Inventory Description Chipped stone tool
Classification
  • Edged Tools
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Upper Lupemban
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Congo / <State> / <County> / <City> / Surface Site
Additional Geographic Terms Africa, central: Republic of Congo; Matadi-Thysville, near; Congo, Lower
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 8 x 4.7 x 2.6 cm (3 1/8 x 1 7/8 x 1 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 60-14-50/10551

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