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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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