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Object Number 52-17-50/9723.1
Display Title 2 fine-grained volcanic rock unretouched flakes
Descriptions
Inventory Description Chipped stone biface
Classification
  • Biface
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Pietersburg
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / South Africa
Additional Geographic Terms Northern Transval: Pietersburg and Potgietersrus, sites near
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 7.2 × 41.9 cm (2 13/16 × 16 1/2 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 29/43; 52-17-50/9723.1

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