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Object Number 37-74-40/3782
Display Title Triangular flint point, worked on both faces, rather thick in section
Descriptions
Inventory Description Stone, chipped stone projectile points, ovate, cream, with cortex
Classification
  • Ovate Projectile Point
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Mousterian
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Europe / France
Additional Geographic Terms Dordogne; Combe Capelle
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 6.3 x 4.7 x 1.6 cm (2 1/2 x 1 7/8 x 5/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 37-74-40/3782; Combe/Capelle

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