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Object Number 53-33-40/6532
Display Title Flint section of spall or waste flake: natural edge-chipping (post patination)
Descriptions
Inventory Description Chipped flint
Classification
  • Chipped Stone
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Clactonian
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Europe / England / <State> / Essex / <City> / Lion Point
Europe / England / <State> / Essex / <City> / Clacton-on-Sea
Intrasite Elephant Bed
Materials Flint
Dimensions Overall: 7.5 x 8.5 x 2.7 cm (2 15/16 x 3 3/8 x 1 1/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 39; Natural edge-chipping/ (post-patrination); cf. 1951/39; CL. / L.P.; 53-33-40/6532

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