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Image Not Available for Small nodule of crystalline quartz from which flakes have been detached
Small nodule of crystalline quartz from which flakes have been detached
Image Not Available for Small nodule of crystalline quartz from which flakes have been detached
Object Number 36-96-50/2279
Display Title Small nodule of crystalline quartz from which flakes have been detached
Descriptions
Inventory Description Stone, chipped stone core, casual, crystalline quartz, flakes detached
Classification
  • Casual core
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Acheulean
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Uganda / <State> / <County> / Jinga / Railway Pit Rubbles
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 4.8 x 4.8 x 3.9 cm (1 7/8 x 1 7/8 x 1 9/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 36-96-50/2279; D/R.P.2/II

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