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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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