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18 small stone blades & chips
18 small stone blades & chips
Object Number 39-103-60/6570
Display Title 18 small stone blades & chips
Descriptions
Inventory Description Chipped stone blades, flakes and chips, miscellaneous, some w. cortex
Classification
  • Blade
  • Raw Material
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Mesolithic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia / Sri Lanka / North Western / <County> / <City> / Wilpattu Game Sanctuary
Intrasite Forest Road; Sand Dunes
Additional Geographic Terms Northwest Provinces; Pomparippu, Southeast of
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 2.2 x 1.6 x 0.5 cm (7/8 x 5/8 x 3/16 in.)
Quantity 18
Label on object 39-103-60/6570

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