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Image Not Available for 2 small, bifacial obsidian implements, probably used as knives
2 small, bifacial obsidian implements, probably used as knives
Image Not Available for 2 small, bifacial obsidian implements, probably used as knives
Object Number 38-74-70/1001
Display Title 2 small, bifacial obsidian implements, probably used as knives
Descriptions
Inventory Description Stone, chipped stone bifaces, obsidian, used as scrapers or blades?
Classification
  • Biface
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Bandoeng Obsidian
  • Neolithic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / Indonesia / Java / Dago
Additional Geographic Terms Bandoeng, about 6 miles north of
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 2.3 x 3.3 x 1.4 cm (7/8 x 1 5/16 x 9/16 in.)
Quantity 2
Label on object 38-74-70/1001

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