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3 flint cleavers
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Object Number 50-42-60/10554
Display Title 3 flint cleavers
Descriptions
Inventory Description Chipped stone edged tools, cleavers, ovate, roughly chipped, ends pointed
Classification
  • Cleaver
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Upper Acheulean
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia / Iraq / <State> / <County> / <City> / Barda Balka
Intrasite Surface
Additional Geographic Terms Chemchemal, East of; Kirkuk Liwa
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 14.6 x 9 x 3.6 cm (5 3/4 x 3 9/16 x 1 7/16 in.)
Quantity 3
Label on object PM 50-42-60/10554

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