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Object Number
982-10-60/13647
Display Title
Biface; cordiform or ovate; quartzite.
Descriptions
Object Description
Acheulian biface; cordiform or ovate of granular quartzite.
Inventory Description
Chipped stone biface, hand axe, ovate, notched sides, thick butted
Classification
- Axe
- Raw Material
Department
Archaeological
Culture
- Paleolithic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia
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Saudi Arabia
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Surface
Additional Geographic Terms
Rub'al'Khali, NW of: esh shuggan; 20-21 degrees N and 46-48 degrees W
Materials
Quartzite
Dimensions
Overall: 17.8 x 9.7 x 4.2 cm (7 x 3 13/16 x 1 5/8 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
982-10-60/13647; Z-5
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