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Object Number 39-103-60/6554
Display Title 2 irregular small stone scrapers made on flakes
Descriptions
Inventory Description Chipped stone edged tools, scrapers, 1 roughly discoidal, 1 roughly triangular
Classification
  • Raw Material
  • Scraper
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Paleolithic?
  • Mesolithic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia / Sri Lanka / North Western / <County> / <City> / Wilpattu Game Sanctuary
Intrasite Forest Road; Surface
Additional Geographic Terms Northwest Provinces; Pomparippu, Southeast of
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 3 x 3.2 x 1.5 cm (1 3/16 x 1 1/4 x 9/16 in.)
Quantity 2
Label on object 39-103-60/6554

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