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Image Not Available for Biface midsection, possible scraper, knife or projectile point fragment
Biface midsection, possible scraper, knife or projectile point fragment
Image Not Available for Biface midsection, possible scraper, knife or projectile point fragment
Object Number 977-19-10/57759
Display Title Biface midsection, possible scraper, knife or projectile point fragment
Descriptions
Object Description Biface midsection, possible scraper, knife or projectile point fragment. 5.0 x 3.9 x 1.2 cm., 25.5 gm.
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Late Archaic Period
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Massachusetts / Norfolk County / Medfield / Medfield sewer
Dimensions Overall: 5 x 3.9 x 1.2 cm (1 15/16 x 1 9/16 x 1/2 in.) Overall, Weight: 25.5 g (0.026 kg)
Provenance
Provenance Institute for Conservation Archaeology, Harvard University (?)

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