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Image Not Available for Microlith; transparent rock crystal.
Microlith; transparent rock crystal.
Image Not Available for Microlith; transparent rock crystal.
Object Number 982-10-60/13619
Display Title Microlith; transparent rock crystal.
Descriptions
Object Description Microlith: diminutive knife; transparent rock crystal.
Inventory Description Chipped stone modified lithic, transparent rock crystal
Classification
  • Modified Lithic
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Paleolithic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia / Saudi Arabia / <State> / <County> / <City> / Surface
Additional Geographic Terms Rub'al'Khali, NW of: esh shuggan; 20-21 degrees N and 46-48 degrees W
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 1.9 x 1.3 x 1 cm (3/4 x 1/2 x 3/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 982-10-60/13619; Z-896

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