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Image Not Available for 23 flint backed blades retouched on point
23 flint backed blades retouched on point
Image Not Available for 23 flint backed blades retouched on point
Object Number 52-16-50/9389
Display Title 23 flint backed blades retouched on point
Descriptions
Inventory Description Stone, chipped stone blades, backed, retouched point, brown
Classification
  • Blade
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Lower Capsian
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Tunisia
Additional Geographic Terms El Mekta
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 0.7 x 4.2 x 0.3 cm (1/4 x 1 5/8 x 1/8 in.)
Quantity 23
Label on object 52-16-50/9389
Provenance
Collector Dr. E. G. Gobert
Intermediary Hugh O'Neill Hencken (04/04/1952)
Donor Donated by American School of Prehistoric Research (Cambridge) (04/04/1952)

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