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Image Not Available for 16 flint backed blades retouched at base
16 flint backed blades retouched at base
Image Not Available for 16 flint backed blades retouched at base
Object Number 52-16-50/9416
Display Title 16 flint backed blades retouched at base
Descriptions
Inventory Description Stone, chipped stone blades, backed, retouched at base, pointed
Classification
  • Blade
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Lower Capsian
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Tunisia
Additional Geographic Terms El Mekta
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 0.6 x 2.8 x 0.3 cm (1/4 x 1 1/8 x 1/8 in.)
Quantity 16
Label on object 52-16-50/9416
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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