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Rectangular chopper - novel type
Object Number 12-10-50/B29
Display Title Rectangular chopper - novel type
Descriptions
Inventory Description Stone, chipped stone edged tool, chopper, rectangular, concave end, with cortex
Classification
  • Chopper
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Egypt / <State> / <County> / Luxor
Additional Geographic Terms Nile, Desert on left bank of
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 6.8 x 10.4 x 3.3 cm (2 11/16 x 4 1/8 x 1 5/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object B/29

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