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Image Not Available for CAST of pointed flake-blade showing signs of use on edges
CAST of pointed flake-blade showing signs of use on edges
Image Not Available for CAST of pointed flake-blade showing signs of use on edges
Object Number 57-4-60/11017
Display Title CAST of pointed flake-blade showing signs of use on edges
Descriptions
Inventory Description Cast of flake blade, pointed tip, showing signs of use on edge, painted brown
Classification
  • Cast
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Mousterian
  • Levalloisian
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia / Syria / <State> / <County> / <City> / Cave of Jerf Ajla
Intrasite Yellow I stratum
Additional Geographic Terms Palmyra, 8 km. NNW of
Materials Plaster
Dimensions Overall: 9.5 x 4.6 x 1.3 cm (3 3/4 x 1 13/16 x 1/2 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 57-4-60/11017; JA,#2374,A-7,yellow/16

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