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Object Number
38-73-50/3305
Display Title
Oval retouched flint flake, retouched on the upper surface extensively. Possibl
Descriptions
Object Description
Oval retouched flint flake, retouched on the upper surface extensively. Possibly used as a scraper.
Inventory Description
Chipped stone, edged tool, oval, retouched, with cortex
Classification
- Raw Material
- Uniface
Department
Archaeological
Culture
- Eneolithic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa
Additional Geographic Terms
French Mauretania: Cap Blanc
Materials
Stone
Dimensions
Overall: 7.8 x 4.4 x 1.4 cm (3 1/16 x 1 3/4 x 9/16 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
38-73-50/3305; 200524
Provenance
Collector
Louis Didon
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