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Object Number
982-10-60/13650
Display Title
Biface; granular quartzite; discoidal.
Descriptions
Object Description
Acheulian biface; discoidal biface of granular quartzit.e
Inventory Description
Chipped stone edged tool, biface, discoidal, thick, with cortex
Classification
- 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: 9.8 x 8.1 x 3.5 cm (3 7/8 x 3 3/16 x 1 3/8 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
982-10-60/13650; Z-14
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| PrimaryMedia | Object Number | Title | Classification | Geography/Provenience | SHARE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 982-10-60/13645 | Discoidal biface; quartzite. |
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