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Image Not Available for 2 quartzite flakes exhibiting "bi-polar" fracture (similar to Choukoutien techni
2 quartzite flakes exhibiting "bi-polar" fracture (similar to Choukoutien techni
Image Not Available for 2 quartzite flakes exhibiting "bi-polar" fracture (similar to Choukoutien techni
Object Number 38-110-40/4684
Display Title 2 quartzite flakes exhibiting "bi-polar" fracture (similar to Choukoutien techni
Descriptions
Object Description 2 quartzite flakes exhibiting "bi-polar" fracture (similar to Choukoutien technique)
Inventory Description Stone, chipped stone chipping debris, flakes, brown, heavy
Classification
  • Chipping debris
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Mousterian
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Europe / France
Intrasite Couche I
Additional Geographic Terms Correze-Chez Pourret; Brive, near
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 6.4 x 3.5 x 2.5 cm (2 1/2 x 1 3/8 x 1 in.)
Quantity 2
Label on object 38-110-40/4684; CPI

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