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Object Number 37-74-50/2148
Display Title Large quartzite flake
Descriptions
Inventory Description Stone, chipped stone chipping debris, large flake, oval, used as scraper?
Classification
  • Chipping debris
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Mousterian
  • Acheulean
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Morocco / <State> / <County> / Tit Mellil
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 8.3 x 10.7 x 3.1 cm (3 1/4 x 4 3/16 x 1 1/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 37-74-50/2148; TM/11

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