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Object Number 977-63-60/13423
Display Title Chipped stone lunate blade
Descriptions
Object Description Microlith; 2.5 l x 1 w x .2 thick (cm.).
Inventory Description Chipped stone, lunate blade
Classification
  • Lunate blade
Department Archaeological
Date 12000 BCE
Culture
  • Natufian
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia / Israel
Additional Geographic Terms Huleh Valley
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 2.5 x 1 x 0.2 cm (1 x 3/8 x 1/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 977-63-60/13423

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