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Object Number 36-96-50/2260
Display Title Small disc-shaped quartzite flake used for scraping
Descriptions
Inventory Description Stone, chipped stone chipping debris, flake, oval, pointed, used as scraper
Classification
  • Chipping debris
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Sangoan
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Uganda / <State> / <County> / <City> / Sango Hills Rubbles
Additional Geographic Terms Uganda, Southern
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 5 x 6.2 x 2 cm (1 15/16 x 2 7/16 x 13/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 36-96-50/2260; S.K./A.S./IV

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