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Object Number 58-50-60/11335
Display Title Flint blade with terminal retouch and lateral retouch on lower face;
Descriptions
Object Description Flint blade with terminal retouch and lateral retouch on lower face; possibly miniature end scraper;
Inventory Description Chipped stone blade, leaf-shaped, 1 tip broken, triangular section
Classification
  • Blade
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Neolithic?
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia / Saudi Arabia / <State> / <County> / <City> / Rub' al Khali
Intrasite Lat. 17 degrees N., Long. 47 degrees E.
Additional Geographic Terms Yemen and Hadramut, near border of
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 3.6 x 1 x 0.5 cm (1 7/16 x 3/8 x 3/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 58-50-60/11335

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