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Tortoise-type stone core
Tortoise-type stone core
Object Number 50-42-60/11629
Display Title Tortoise-type stone core
Descriptions
Inventory Description Chipped stone cores, casual and tortoise, with cortex
Classification
  • Casual core
  • Raw Material
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia / Iraq / <State> / <County> / <City> / Tell El-Afaif
Additional Geographic Terms H-2, Northwest of; Quara Depression
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 8.2 x 7.5 x 5.9 cm (3 1/4 x 2 15/16 x 2 5/16 in.)
Quantity 2
Label on object 50-42-60/11629

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