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Image Not Available for 14 small, thick quartz pointed flakes
14 small, thick quartz pointed flakes
Image Not Available for 14 small, thick quartz pointed flakes
Object Number 39-103-60/6584
Display Title 14 small, thick quartz pointed flakes
Descriptions
Inventory Description Chipped stone chipping debris, flakes, clear, pointed
Classification
  • Flake
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Mesolithic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia / Sri Lanka / Uva / Badulla / Bandarawela
Intrasite Surface
Additional Geographic Terms Ceylon, Southeast; Uva Province
Materials Quartz
Dimensions Overall: 3 x 1.3 x 0.9 cm (1 3/16 x 1/2 x 3/8 in.)
Quantity 14
Label on object 39-103-60/6584

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