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Image Not Available for Flint nucleus
Flint nucleus
Image Not Available for Flint nucleus
Object Number 20-30-40/E2708
Display Title Flint nucleus
Descriptions
Inventory Description Stone, chipped stone core, polyhedral, grey, with cortex
Classification
  • Polyhedral core
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Europe / France
Intrasite Stratum 3
Additional Geographic Terms Les Vachons; Villebois, Lavalette, Charente, near
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 6.1 x 3.7 x 3.3 cm (2 3/8 x 1 7/16 x 1 5/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object E/2708; 3; 121

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