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Image Not Available for Large roughly cylindrical stone core
Large roughly cylindrical stone core
Image Not Available for Large roughly cylindrical stone core
Object Number 39-103-60/6530
Display Title Large roughly cylindrical stone core
Descriptions
Inventory Description Chipped stone core, roughly chipped, cylindrical
Classification
  • Core
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Upper Paleolithic?
  • Middle Paleolithic?
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia / Sri Lanka / North Western / <County> / <City> / Wilpattu Game Sanctuary
Intrasite Laterite Gravel; Surface
Additional Geographic Terms Northwest Provinces; Tala Wila, West of
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 11.1 x 7 x 6.4 cm (4 3/8 x 2 3/4 x 2 1/2 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 39-103-60/6530

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