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Object Number 57-37-60/11228
Display Title Flint composite tool- elongated blade, triangular in section
Descriptions
Object Description Flint composite tool- elongated blade, triangular in section with one side & both ends retouched; combination end scraper- awl?
Inventory Description Chipped stone projectile point, ovate, triangular section
Classification
  • Projectile Point
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Neolithic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia / Saudi Arabia / <State> / <County> / <City> / Rub' al Khali
Intrasite Lat. 17 degrees 20' N., Long. 46 degrees 30' E.
Additional Geographic Terms Yemen and Hadramut, near border of
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 9 x 2.7 x 1.5 cm (3 9/16 x 1 1/16 x 9/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 57-37-60/11228

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