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Object Number
977-63-60/13433
Display Title
Backed lunate blade sickle segment
Descriptions
Object Description
Sickle blade; 4.6 cm l x 1.6 cm w x .4 cm thick.
Inventory Description
Backed blade sickle segment, lunate, backed edge shows signs of retouching
Classification
- Lunate blade
Department
Archaeological
Date
4000 BCE
Culture
- Chalcolithic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia
/
Israel
Additional Geographic Terms
Huleh Valley
Materials
Stone
Dimensions
Overall: 4.6 x 1.6 x 0.4 cm (1 13/16 x 5/8 x 3/16 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
977-63-60/13434
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