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Flint flakes
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Object Number 78-64-40/16637
Display Title Flint flakes
Descriptions
Inventory Description Chipped stone prismatic blade fragments, on flakes, some with cortex
Classification
  • Prismatic blade
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Neolithic I
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Europe / Switzerland
Additional Geographic Terms Lake Bienne
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 6.2 x 2 x 0.6 cm (2 7/16 x 13/16 x 1/4 in.)
Quantity 10
Label on object 16.637

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