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Object Number 34-158-50/1052
Display Title Large pointed stone flake
Descriptions
Inventory Description Stone, chipped stone chipping debris, flake, used as blade? on straight edge
Classification
  • Chipping debris
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Early Mousterian
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / South Africa / Orange Free State / <County> / <City> / Brakfontein
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 4.6 x 8.8 x 2.3 cm (1 13/16 x 3 7/16 x 7/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 34-158-50/1052; Brakfontein/(O.F.S.)

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