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Object Number 22-31-40/E2946
Display Title Flake
Descriptions
Inventory Description Stone, chipped stone biface, ovate, mustard colored with purple vein
Classification
  • Ovate biface
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Europe / France / <State> / <County> / <City> / Surface Site
Additional Geographic Terms Vaux; Chatellerault; Vienne, near
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 5.7 x 3.8 x 1.4 cm (2 1/4 x 1 1/2 x 9/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object E2946

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