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Image Not Available for 2 quartz flakes wihth edge retouch
2 quartz flakes wihth edge retouch
Image Not Available for 2 quartz flakes wihth edge retouch
Object Number 47-62-60/9769
Display Title 2 quartz flakes wihth edge retouch
Descriptions
Inventory Description Chipped stone chipping debris, flakes, edges retouched, clear quartz
Classification
  • Flake
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Neolithic?
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia / Sri Lanka / Sabaragamuwa / <County> / Bangkok / Neravana Gal Lena Cave
Intrasite 2-4 inches below surface of cave deposits
Additional Geographic Terms Kukelegam; Ratnapura, 10 mi. South of
Materials Quartz
Dimensions Overall: 3 x 2.6 x 0.8 cm (1 3/16 x 1 x 5/16 in.)
Quantity 2
Label on object 47-62-60/9769

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