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Quartzite tortoise core - Middle Paleolithic type
Quartzite tortoise core - Middle Paleolithic type
Object Number 36-96-50/2346
Display Title Quartzite tortoise core - Middle Paleolithic type
Descriptions
Inventory Description Stone, chipped stone core, casual, tortoiseback
Classification
  • Casual core
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Late Paleolithic
  • Still Bay
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Uganda / <State> / <County> / <City> / Walasi
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 2.6 x 5.4 x 6 cm (1 x 2 1/8 x 2 3/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 36-96-50/2346; W.b.D./1

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