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Image Not Available for 30 stone blades, flakes, & miscellaneous material - some showing signs of use
30 stone blades, flakes, & miscellaneous material - some showing signs of use
Image Not Available for 30 stone blades, flakes, & miscellaneous material - some showing signs of use
Object Number 39-103-60/6529
Display Title 30 stone blades, flakes, & miscellaneous material - some showing signs of use
Descriptions
Inventory Description Chipped stone blades, flakes, chips and miscellaneous edged tools
Classification
  • Blade
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Paleolithic?
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia / Sri Lanka / North Western
Additional Geographic Terms Northwest Provinces; Puttalam, 16 miles N of; Puttalam Manaar Rd
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 5.9 x 4.3 x 1.9 cm (2 5/16 x 1 11/16 x 3/4 in.)
Quantity 30
Label on object 39-103-60/6529

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