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Chipped stone core, partially prismatic, plus 2 fragments of blades, obsidian
Image Not Available for Chipped stone core, partially prismatic, plus 2 fragments of blades, obsidian
Object Number 50-42-60/11571
Display Title Chipped stone core, partially prismatic, plus 2 fragments of blades, obsidian
Descriptions
Object Description Chipped stone core, partially prismatic, plus 2 fragments of blades, obsidian
Inventory Description Chipped stone core, partially prismatic, plus 2 fragments of blades, obsidian
Classification
  • Core
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia / Syria / <State> / <County> / <City> / Tell Mejdal
Additional Geographic Terms Northeast, habur River, near; Hassetche, west of
Materials Obsidian
Dimensions Overall: 3.1 x 2.8 x 2 cm (1 1/4 x 1 1/8 x 13/16 in.)
Quantity 3
Label on object 50-42-60/11571

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