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Flakes of flint
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Object Number 71-19-40/5280
Display Title Flakes of flint
Descriptions
Object Description Chipped stone blades
Inventory Description Stone, chipped stone prismatic blade fragments, some with cortex
Classification
  • Prismatic blade
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Neolithic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Europe / Switzerland
Additional Geographic Terms Lake dwellings; lake concise
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 11.3 x 2.5 x 0.7 cm (4 7/16 x 1 x 1/4 in.)
Quantity 21
Label on object 5280

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