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Object Number 52-16-50/9493
Display Title 3 flint backed blades and bladelets
Descriptions
Inventory Description Stone, chipped stone blades, bladelets, backed, patinated
Classification
  • Blade
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Paleolithic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Tunisia
Intrasite Capsian site; in situ in main oued cut; Layer 3, Upper Black Lense
Additional Geographic Terms Sidi Mansour; Gafsa, suburb north of
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 2.8 x 5.6 x 1.1 cm (1 1/8 x 2 3/16 x 7/16 in.)
Quantity 3
Label on object 52-16-50/9493

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