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Object Number 52-7-40/6456
Display Title Flint burin, type B IV, variety d
Descriptions
Inventory Description Chipped stone edged tool, graver, ovate, notched, pink stone
Classification
  • Graver
  • Raw Material
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Upper Paleolithic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Europe / Russia / Caucasus / <County> / <City> / Virchow's Cave
Intrasite Red layer (Rote Schicht-R.S.)
Additional Geographic Terms Mekamet, near; Kurtais Region
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 5.2 x 2 x 0.9 cm (2 1/16 x 13/16 x 3/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 52-7-40/6456; R.S.

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