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Object Number 39-103-60/6561
Display Title 9 stone trimming & refuse flakes - some showing signs of use
Descriptions
Inventory Description Chipped stone edged tools, scrapers and flakes, 1 triangular
Classification
  • Raw Material
  • Flake
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Paleolithic?
  • Mesolithic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia / Sri Lanka / North Western / <County> / <City> / Wilpattu Game Sanctuary
Intrasite Forest Road; Surface
Additional Geographic Terms Northwest Provinces; Pomparippu, Southeast of
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 6.7 x 4.8 x 1.4 cm (2 5/8 x 1 7/8 x 9/16 in.)
Quantity 9
Label on object 39-103-60/6561

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