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Object Number 2013.1.27
Display Title Chert flakes and "horsehoof" core
Descriptions
Inventory Description Grey chert flakes and "horsehoof" core
Classification
  • Edged Tools
  • Core
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States
Additional Geographic Terms North America
Materials Chert
Dimensions Overall (Measurement of Core): 6.3 x 7.9 x 6.6 cm (2 1/2 x 3 1/8 x 2 5/8 in.)
Quantity 4
Label on object 2013.1.27

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Core
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Raw Material
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Core
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Casual core
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Core
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Edged Tools
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