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Image Not Available for 5 quartz flakes without striking platform or bulb, some showing signs of use
5 quartz flakes without striking platform or bulb, some showing signs of use
Image Not Available for 5 quartz flakes without striking platform or bulb, some showing signs of use
Object Number 39-103-60/6588
Display Title 5 quartz flakes without striking platform or bulb, some showing signs of use
Descriptions
Inventory Description Chipped stone chipping debris, flakes, clear and white, some with cortex
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: 4 x 3.2 x 1.3 cm (1 9/16 x 1 1/4 x 1/2 in.)
Quantity 5
Label on object 39-103-60/6588

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