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Object Number
53-8-40/6555
Display Title
Flint section of backed blade: edge opposite backed edge is retouched on bulbar
Descriptions
Object Description
Flint section of backed blade: edge opposite backed edge is retouched on bulbar face;
Inventory Description
Stone, chipped stone blade, backed, triangular section, brown, broken
Classification
- Blade
Department
Archaeological
Culture
- Upper Paleolithic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Europe
/
France
/
Dordogne
/
<County>
/
Les Eyzies
Intrasite
Grotte des Eyzies
Materials
Stone
Dimensions
Overall: 0.7 x 2.6 x 0.4 cm (1/4 x 1 x 3/16 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
53-8-40/6555; GE
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