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Object Number 39-38-40/5437
Display Title Long flint blade with expanding sides & broad straight end
Descriptions
Inventory Description Stone, chipped stone blade, grey, triangular, flared, notched base, broken
Classification
  • Blade
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Acheulean II
  • Acheulean III
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Europe / France
Intrasite 30 metre terrace
Additional Geographic Terms Somme Valley; Cagny
Materials Chert
Dimensions Overall: 7.6 x 9.9 x 2.6 cm (3 x 3 7/8 x 1 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 39-38-40/5437; Cagny/SAGNY/SOMME

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Stemmed biface
Lanceolate biface
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Scraper
Raw Material
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