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Image Not Available for Pebble cortex.
Pebble cortex.
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Object Number 54-37-60/13269
Display Title Pebble cortex.
Descriptions
Object Description Pebble cortex at lower end of core. More or less flat striking platform. Parallel flake scars on all sides except one which has wide angle scar. Angle of flakes to platform 88 degrees. W. 3.8 cm.; L. 9.5 cm.; Th. 2.2 cm.; Light grey.
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Susa I
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia / Iran / <State> / <County> / Susa / Susa
Intrasite Level S13
Dimensions Overall: 9.5 x 3.8 x 2.2 cm (3 3/4 x 1 1/2 x 7/8 in.)

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