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17 typical flint flakes - some showing signs of use - knives, scrapers, or perfo
17 typical flint flakes - some showing signs of use - knives, scrapers, or perfo
Object Number 37-10-40/3765
Display Title 17 typical flint flakes - some showing signs of use - knives, scrapers, or perfo
Descriptions
Object Description 17 typical flint flakes - some showing signs of use - knives, scrapers, or perforators
Inventory Description Stone, chipped stone, flakes, blades, perforators, scrapers, some with cortex
Classification
  • Chipped Stone
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Neolithic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Europe / England
Additional Geographic Terms Reading; Berkshire Downs and Caversham, sites on
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 5.8 x 1.5 x 0.6 cm (2 5/16 x 9/16 x 1/4 in.)
Quantity 17
Label on object 37-10-40/3765 & 38-54, inc.

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