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3 flint triangular tortoise cores from which flakes have been detached
3 flint triangular tortoise cores from which flakes have been detached
Object Number 37-22-60/3186
Display Title 3 flint triangular tortoise cores from which flakes have been detached
Descriptions
Inventory Description 2 flint cores, chipped stone
Classification
  • Core
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Mousterian
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia / Palestine / <State> / <County> / <City> / Mugharet es-Skhul
Asia / Israel / <State> / <County> / <City> / Mugharet es-Skhul
Intrasite Level b
Additional Geographic Terms Wadi el-Mughara; Wadi el-Mugharet - Mudgaret es-Sukhul, near Athlit
Materials Flint
Dimensions Overall (Measurement of largest): 10.7 × 9.1 × 4.2 cm (4 3/16 × 3 9/16 × 1 5/8 in.)
Quantity 2
Label on object 37-22-60/3186; MS b
Provenance
Intermediary Theodore D. McCown (1931-1932)
Collector American School of Prehistoric Research (Cambridge) (1931-1932)
Collector Theodore D. McCown (1931-1932)
Donor Donated by American School of Prehistoric Research (Cambridge) (February 26,1937)

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3 flint triangular tortoise cores from which flakes have been detached
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