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Object Number
57-37-60/11184
Display Title
Quartzite triangular, thick elongated tool with lateral retouch
Descriptions
Object Description
Quartzite triangular, thick elongated tool with lateral retouch, rounded base & retouched tip (burin?)
Inventory Description
Chipped stone blade or edged tool, leaf-shaped, thick, lateral retouch
Classification
- Blade
- Raw Material
Department
Archaeological
Culture
- Neolithic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia
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Saudi Arabia
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<State>
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<County>
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<City>
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Rub' al Khali
Intrasite
Lat. 17 degrees 30' N., Long. 46 degrees 10' E. Sharaura
Additional Geographic Terms
Yemen and Hadramut, near border of
Materials
Quartzite
Dimensions
Overall: 7.3 x 2 x 1 cm (2 7/8 x 13/16 x 3/8 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
57-37-60/11184
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