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Object Number
48-56-70/3173
Display Title
Quartzite flake used as a tool
Descriptions
Inventory Description
Stone flake, chipped, worked sharp blade, other edge scooped
Classification
- Primary Flake
Department
Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania
/
New Zealand
Materials
Stone
Dimensions
Overall: 5.3 x 2.7 x 1 cm (2 1/16 x 1 1/16 x 3/8 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
48-56-70/3173
Provenance
Collector
Dr. Harry Clark
(1917 - 1948)
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