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6 pointed flint blades
Image Not Available for 6 pointed flint blades
Object Number 32-52-60/111
Display Title 6 pointed flint blades
Descriptions
Inventory Description Chipped stone blades, leaf-shaped, pointed tips, signs of use
Classification
  • Blade
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Middle Aurignacian
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia / Syria
Additional Geographic Terms Antelias, Cave of; Beyrouth, 10 km. northeast of
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 6.2 x 1.4 x 0.5 cm (2 7/16 x 9/16 x 3/16 in.)
Quantity 5
Label on object 32-52-60/111

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