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Image Not Available for Quartzite trimming flake with slight edge chipping
Quartzite trimming flake with slight edge chipping
Image Not Available for Quartzite trimming flake with slight edge chipping
Object Number 36-96-50/2278
Display Title Quartzite trimming flake with slight edge chipping
Descriptions
Inventory Description Stone, chipped stone chipping debris, trimming flake, slight edge chipping
Classification
  • Chipping debris
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Acheulean
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Uganda / <State> / <County> / Jinga / Railway Pit Rubbles
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 6.3 x 4.1 x 1.3 cm (2 1/2 x 1 5/8 x 1/2 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 36-96-50/2278; R.P.4./B-

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