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Object Number
977-63-60/13432
Display Title
Backed blade sickle segment
Descriptions
Object Description
Sickle blade; 5.5 cm l x 2 cm w x .4 cm thick.
Inventory Description
Backed blade sickle segment, rectangular, backed edge shows signs of retouching
Classification
- Prismatic blade
Department
Archaeological
Date
4000 BCE
Culture
- Chalcolithic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia
/
Israel
Additional Geographic Terms
Huleh Valley
Materials
Stone
Dimensions
Overall: 5.5 x 2 x 0.4 cm (2 3/16 x 13/16 x 3/16 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
977-63-60/13432
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