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Object Number 982-10-60/13648
Display Title Biface; cordiform or ovate; pink quartzite.
Descriptions
Object Description Acheulian biface; cordiform or ovate of tabular pink quartzite.
Inventory Description Chipped stone biface, ovate or cordiform, purple, with cortex
Classification
  • Raw Material
  • Ovate biface
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 Quartzite
Dimensions Overall: 18 x 11.4 x 3 cm (7 1/16 x 4 1/2 x 1 3/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 982-10-60/13648; Z-6

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