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Object Number
982-10-60/13649
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
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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: 16.7 x 10.7 x 4.4 cm (6 9/16 x 4 3/16 x 1 3/4 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
982-10-60/13649; Z-7
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