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Chipped stone lunate knife, tapered ends, rounded in middle
Chipped stone lunate knife, tapered ends, rounded in middle
Object Number 2002.1.2178
Display Title Chipped stone lunate knife, tapered ends, rounded in middle
Descriptions
Object Description Chipped stone lunate knife, tapered ends, rounded in middle
Inventory Description Chipped stone lunate knife, tapered ends, rounded in middle
Classification
  • Eccentric biface
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Europe
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 13.4 x 4.5 x 1 cm (5 1/4 x 1 3/4 x 3/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 2002.1.2178

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