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Quartz microlithic lunate
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Object Number 39-103-60/6573
Display Title Quartz microlithic lunate
Descriptions
Inventory Description Chipped stone blade, lunate, microlith, white
Classification
  • Blade
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Mesolithic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia / Sri Lanka / North Western / <County> / <City> / Wilpattu Game Sanctuary
Intrasite Forest Road; Sand Dunes; Surface
Additional Geographic Terms Northwest Provinces; Pomparippu, Southeast of
Materials Quartz
Dimensions Overall: 1.7 x 0.9 x 0.4 cm (11/16 x 3/8 x 3/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 39-103-60/6573

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