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Object Number 37-87-40/4055
Display Title 2 stone flakes - not flint, 1 quartzite
Descriptions
Inventory Description Stone, chipped stone chipping debris, flakes, 1 grey used as spokeshave?
Classification
  • Chipping debris
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Aurignacian
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Europe / France
Additional Geographic Terms Correze-Grotte des Morts; Brive, near
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 6 x 6 x 1.6 cm (2 3/8 x 2 3/8 x 5/8 in.)
Quantity 2
Label on object 37-87-40/4055; LM

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