Flint core from which microliths have been struck; 1 microlithic lunate with

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Object Number 35-117-60/2627

Display Title Flint core from which microliths have been struck; 1 microlithic lunate with

Descriptions

Object Description Flint core from which microliths have been struck; 1 microlithic lunate with worked back

Inventory Description Chipped stone core, prismatic, small, grey, w. cortex, + 1 lunate micro-blade

Classification

Prismatic core

Department Archaeological

Culture

Mesolithic
Natufian

Geography/Provenience/Site Name

Asia / Palestine

Additional Geographic Terms Judea-Mugharet es-Shukba; Wadi-en-Natuf

Materials Stone

Dimensions Overall: 2.7 x 1.7 x 1.7 cm (1 1/16 x 11/16 x 11/16 in.)

Quantity 2

Label on object 35-117-60/2627; SH.B

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