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Object Number 53-48-40/7261
Display Title 7 flint backed blades (complete)
Descriptions
Inventory Description Chipped stone blades, backed, grey and white stone
Classification
  • Blade
  • Raw Material
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Perigordian IV
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Europe / France / Dordogne / <County> / Les Eyzies / Abri Pataud
Intrasite Trench I-Sand Layer
Additional Geographic Terms Dordogne
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 5.9 x 2.3 x 0.8 cm (2 5/16 x 7/8 x 5/16 in.)
Quantity 4
Label on object 53-48-40/7261; AP/B-5c; AP/E-5a; AP/E-5b

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