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Image Not Available for 1 quartz crystal large heavily worn flake
1 quartz crystal large heavily worn flake
Image Not Available for 1 quartz crystal large heavily worn flake
Object Number 47-62-60/9767
Display Title 1 quartz crystal large heavily worn flake
Descriptions
Inventory Description Chipped stone chipping debris, flake, large and thick, heavily worn
Classification
  • Flake
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Paleolithic?
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia / Sri Lanka / Sabaragamuwa / Ratnapura / Ratnapura / Pelmadulla
Intrasite 18-foot depth in gem-sand
Materials Quartz
Dimensions Overall: 7.6 x 7.6 x 3.6 cm (3 x 3 x 1 7/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 47-62-60/9767; No. 10, Flake of Rock Crystal

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