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Image Not Available for 24 small stone blades & chips, some showing signs of use
24 small stone blades & chips, some showing signs of use
Image Not Available for 24 small stone blades & chips, some showing signs of use
Object Number 39-103-60/6563
Display Title 24 small stone blades & chips, some showing signs of use
Descriptions
Inventory Description Chipped stone blades and flakes and chips, miscellaneous
Classification
  • Blade
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Mesolithic
  • Paleolithic?
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: 2.7 x 2.4 x 1 cm (1 1/16 x 15/16 x 3/8 in.)
Quantity 22
Label on object 39-103-60/6563

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