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Object Number
34-102-60/713
Display Title
Sickle flint blades with trimmed back
Descriptions
Object Description
6 sickle flint blades with trimmed back (dos rabattu) and with edges polished by use
Inventory Description
Chipped stone, flint, backed blades with polished edges, with serrations
Classification
- Blade
- Prismatic blade
Department
Archaeological
Culture
- Upper Natufian
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia
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Israel
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Mugharet et Tabun
Intrasite
Level WB 1
Additional Geographic Terms
Athlit, near
Materials
Stone
Dimensions
Overall (Measurement of largest ): 5.4 × 1.2 × 0.6 cm (2 1/8 × 1/2 × 1/4 in.)
Quantity
5
Label on object
34-102-60/713; 428; W.BI
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