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Object Number 58-61-60/11992
Display Title Quartzite irregular bifacial percussion worked Aterian-like point with narrow st
Descriptions
Object Description Quartzite irregular bifacial percussion worked Aterian-like point with narrow stems
Inventory Description Chipped stone projectile points, stemmed, ovate blades, tip broken
Classification
  • Stemmed Projectile Point
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia / Saudi Arabia
Intrasite Lat. 18 degrees 48' N, Long. 46 degrees 18 ' E
Additional Geographic Terms Rub' al Khali; Sharorah, at; Yement and Hadramut, near border of
Materials Quartzite
Dimensions Overall: 4.5 x 2 x 0.9 cm (1 3/4 x 13/16 x 3/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 58-61-60/11992

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