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2 specimen artificial fractures
2 specimen artificial fractures
Object Number 2003.1.92
Display Title 2 specimen artificial fractures
Descriptions
Object Description 2 specimen artificial fractures
Inventory Description Chipped stone edged tools, artificially fractured
Classification
  • Edged Tools
  • Raw Material
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Pennsylvania / Philadelphia County / Philadelphia / Fahnestock's Yard
Intrasite 12 feet below surface
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 9 x 6.9 x 4 cm (3 9/16 x 2 11/16 x 1 9/16 in.)
Quantity 2
Label on object 2003.1.92

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