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Object Number 20-30-50/B2598
Display Title Laurel leaf shape
Descriptions
Inventory Description Chipped stone biface, laurel-leaf shape, slightly stemmed, brown, with cortex
Classification
  • Ovate biface
  • Raw Material
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Morocco / <State> / <County> / <City> / El Azrir
Additional Geographic Terms Sahara, northern
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 6.8 x 2.3 x 1.6 cm (2 11/16 x 7/8 x 5/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object B/2598

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