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Object Number 975-18-50/11849
Display Title Stone artifact, green grey chert or flint? One surface slightly convex, also fl
Descriptions
Object Description Stone artifact, green grey chert or flint? One surface slightly convex, also flaked. Chipped edges.
Inventory Description Stone, chipped stone, edged tool, uniface, rectangular, olive, with cortex
Classification
  • Uniface
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Algeria / <State> / <County> / <City> / Adrar Bous
Additional Geographic Terms Sahara, South Central; Tenere district
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 6.5 x 3.1 x 0.4 cm (2 9/16 x 1 1/4 x 3/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 975-18-50/11849

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