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Fine flakes
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Object Number 12-17-40/81378
Display Title Fine flakes
Descriptions
Inventory Description Stone, chipped stone chipping debris, flakes or microblades?
Classification
  • Chipping debris
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Europe / France / <State> / <County> / Lourdes / Cavern of Espelugues
Additional Geographic Terms Lourdes
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 4.4 x 0.9 x 0.4 cm (1 3/4 x 3/8 x 3/16 in.)
Quantity 21
Label on object 81378

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