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2 quartzite chopping tool (small)
Image Not Available for 2 quartzite chopping tool (small)
Object Number 52-17-50/9696
Display Title 2 quartzite chopping tool (small)
Descriptions
Inventory Description Stone, chipped stone edged tools, choppers, 1 more of a pounding stone
Classification
  • Chopper
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Stellenbosch
  • Chelles-Acheul
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / South Africa / Gauteng / <County> / Vereeniging
Africa / South Africa / Transvaal
Intrasite From Older Gravels in the 50 ft. terrace of the Vaal Valley
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 9.2 x 6.3 x 4.9 cm (3 5/8 x 2 1/2 x 1 15/16 in.)
Quantity 2
Label on object 52-17-50/9696; 5/35/VE

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