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Shell imbedded in stone
Object Number 43-41-50/5915
Display Title Shell imbedded in stone
Descriptions
Inventory Description Stone, chipped stone biface, ovate, with shell embedded in crust
Classification
  • Ovate biface
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Aterian
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Algeria
Intrasite Gravel bank
Additional Geographic Terms Arzew; on the coast about 10 miles E. of Oran
Materials Stone, Shell
Dimensions Overall: 6.2 x 4.4 x 2.8 cm (2 7/16 x 1 3/4 x 1 1/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 43-41-50/5915

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