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Object Number 977-63-60/13427
Display Title Chipped stone backed blade sickle segment
Descriptions
Object Description Sickle blade; 4.9 cm l x 1.7 cm w x .5 cm thick.
Inventory Description Chipped stone, backed blade sickle segment
Classification
  • Lunate blade
Department Archaeological
Date 4000 BCE
Culture
  • Neolithic PPNB
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia / Israel
Additional Geographic Terms Huleh Valley
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 4.9 x 1.7 x 0.5 cm (1 15/16 x 11/16 x 3/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 977-63-60/13427; 58

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