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Object Number 57-6-50/10216
Display Title 9 big blades with slightly curved and steeply retouched backs
Descriptions
Inventory Description Stone, chipped stone blades, curved, steeply retouched back
Classification
  • Blade
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Lower Capsian
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Algeria
Additional Geographic Terms Relilai, West; Tebessa, South of
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 2.4 x 6.6 x 0.5 cm (15/16 x 2 5/8 x 3/16 in.)
Quantity 2
Label on object 57-6-50/10216; Rel. W

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