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2 small flat & circular quartzite pebbles - no signs of use
2 small flat & circular quartzite pebbles - no signs of use
Object Number 57-37-60/11157
Display Title 2 small flat & circular quartzite pebbles - no signs of use
Descriptions
Inventory Description Raw material, pebbles, flat and discoidal
Classification
  • Stone
  • Raw Material
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Neolithic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia / Saudi Arabia / <State> / <County> / <City> / Rub' al Khali
Intrasite Lat. 18 degrees 14' N., Long. 46 degrees 10' E.
Additional Geographic Terms Yemen and Hadramut, near border of
Materials Quartzite
Dimensions Overall: 4.2 x 3.7 x 1.1 cm (1 5/8 x 1 7/16 x 7/16 in.)
Quantity 2
Label on object 57-37-60/11157

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