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12 small, well made, obsidian blade implements
12 small, well made, obsidian blade implements
Object Number 38-74-70/1000
Display Title 12 small, well made, obsidian blade implements
Descriptions
Inventory Description Stone, chipped stone blades, obsidian, small, various shapes
Classification
  • Blade
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Neolithic
  • Bandoeng Obsidian
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / Indonesia / Java / Dago
Additional Geographic Terms Bandoeng, about 6 miles north of
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 1.8 x 4.9 x 0.9 cm (11/16 x 1 15/16 x 3/8 in.)
Quantity 12
Label on object 38-74-70/1000

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