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Image Not Available for Flint large blade: edges show signs of use
Flint large blade: edges show signs of use
Image Not Available for Flint large blade: edges show signs of use
Object Number 52-7-40/6395
Display Title Flint large blade: edges show signs of use
Descriptions
Inventory Description Chipped stone blade, large, thick, grey stone, with cortex, signs of use
Classification
  • Blade
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Upper Paleolithic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Europe / Russia / Caucasus / <County> / <City> / Virchow's Cave
Intrasite Level 1
Additional Geographic Terms Mekamet, near; Kurtais Region
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 8.4 x 3.5 x 1 cm (3 5/16 x 1 3/8 x 3/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 52-7-40/6395; I.

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