Flint small blade core: lower end worn by hammering; opposing end used as scrape

Image Not Available

Expand Favorite

Object Number 53-8-40/6568

Display Title Flint small blade core: lower end worn by hammering; opposing end used as scrape

Descriptions

Object Description Flint small blade core: lower end worn by hammering; opposing end used as scraper(?);

Inventory Description Stone, chipped stone core, polyhedral, blade core, black, with cortex

Classification

Polyhedral core

Department Archaeological

Culture

Upper Paleolithic

Geography/Provenience/Site Name

Europe / France / Dordogne / <County> / Les Eyzies

Intrasite Laugerie Haute

Materials Stone

Dimensions Overall: 4.7 x 3.8 x 2.7 cm (1 7/8 x 1 1/2 x 1 1/16 in.)

Quantity 1

Label on object 53-8-40/6568; 26; LB

Important Note about Historical Language

Collections records may contain language, reflecting past collecting practices and methods of analysis, that is no longer acceptable. The Peabody Museum is committed to addressing the problem of offensive and discriminatory language present in its database. Our museum staff are continually updating these records, adding to and improving content. We welcome your feedback and any questions or concerns you may want to share. Please email us with your comments.

Discover More

PrimaryMedia	Object Number	Title	Classification	Geography/Provenience
	53-8-40/6562	2 flint burin/ end scrapers: burin (A 111)- end and side of blade used as scrape	Edged Tools	Les Eyzies
Image Not Available for 4 flint small blade core fragments: Used as bruins or scrapers?	52-7-40/6464	4 flint small blade core fragments: Used as bruins or scrapers?	Polyhedral core	Virchow's Cave
	52-9-40/6506	Flint burin gouge: showing wear on outer face; opposing end steeply retouched,	Graver	La Faurelie Mauzens-Miremont
Image Not Available for Flint small bipolar, blade core-used as scraper at one end	52-9-40/6521	Flint small bipolar, blade core-used as scraper at one end	Prismatic core	Gorge d'Enfer Grotte d'Abzac
Image Not Available for Medium-sized irregular chert core; possibly used as a scraper	47-60-60/9930	Medium-sized irregular chert core; possibly used as a scraper	Polyhedral core	Langhnaj
Image Not Available for 6 small flint cores from which microlithic blades have been detached	46-83-50/5993	6 small flint cores from which microlithic blades have been detached	Polyhedral core	Algeria
Image Not Available for Flint core from which microlithic blades have been struck	38-95-50/3398	Flint core from which microlithic blades have been struck	Polyhedral core	Arcole
Image Not Available for Flint small blade core	52-7-40/6463	Flint small blade core	Polyhedral core	Virchow's Cave
	53-19-60/10307	Igneous rock core which small blades have been detached	Polyhedral core	Chakradharpur
Image Not Available for Stone, chipped stone cores, polyhedral, and flakes, retouched or worn	2003.1.1507	Stone, chipped stone cores, polyhedral, and flakes, retouched or worn	Polyhedral core	Tunisia
	53-8-40/6570	Flint end scraper: opposing point shows Solutrean retouch on upper face	Scraper	Les Eyzies
Image Not Available for Flint cores from which microlithic blades have been detached	38-49-50/3356	Flint cores from which microlithic blades have been detached	Polyhedral core	Tunisia

Website Survey Tab

1f69a77c2231fb4eaf16965ca0408aeb

4b7cdb578f7f96565678010216267206