Large chert lanceolate knife 16 cm. long, 6 cm. wide at widest point

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Object Number 970-30-10/51079

Display Title Large chert lanceolate knife 16 cm. long, 6 cm. wide at widest point

Descriptions

Object Description Large chert lanceolate knife, 16 x 6 cm. (length x width.)

Inventory Description Chipped stone biface

Classification

Biface

Department Archaeological

Geography/Provenience/Site Name

North America / United States / Kentucky / Muhlenberg County / Greenville

Additional Geographic Terms Hobbs Hill

Materials Stone

Dimensions Overall: 16 x 6 x 1.6 cm (6 5/16 x 2 3/8 x 5/8 in.)

Quantity 1

Label on object 970-30-10/51079

Provenance

Provenance Victor H. Oates (1915-1920)

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