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Image Not Available for Nucleus, presents more than 16 faces
Nucleus, presents more than 16 faces
Image Not Available for Nucleus, presents more than 16 faces
Object Number 13-95-40/E770
Display Title Nucleus, presents more than 16 faces
Descriptions
Inventory Description Stone, chipped stone core, polyhedral, grey, with cortex
Classification
  • Polyhedral core
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Aurignacian
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Europe / France
Additional Geographic Terms Grotte de la Fontaine; Angouleme, Charente, 20 km Southeast of
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 7.6 x 5.1 x 4.8 cm (3 x 2 x 1 7/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object E770; 1; 2; 3; 4; 5; 6; 7; 8; 9; 10; 11; 12; 13; 14; 15; 16

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