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Small stone core
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Object Number 39-103-60/6553
Display Title Small stone core
Descriptions
Inventory Description Chipped stone core, roughly spherical, with cortex
Classification
  • Core
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Lower Paleolithic?
  • Middle Paleolithic?
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia / Sri Lanka / North Western / <County> / <City> / Wilpattu Game Sanctuary
Intrasite Elephant Track
Additional Geographic Terms Northwest Provinces; Pomparippu, Southeast of
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 4 x 4 x 2.3 cm (1 9/16 x 1 9/16 x 7/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 39-103-60/6553

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