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Object Number 55-44-60/10473
Display Title Obsidian blades (microblades)
Descriptions
Object Description Obsidian blades (microblades)
Inventory Description Chipped stone blades, prismatic, with one partial projectile point, obsidian
Classification
  • Prismatic blade
Department Archaeological
Date 4750 BC
Culture
  • Neolithic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia / Iraq / <State> / <County> / Kirkuk / Jarmo
Intrasite Dump of site excavated by the OI, Chicago Ill.
Additional Geographic Terms Iraq, northern
Materials Obsidian
Dimensions Overall: 5.4 x 0.9 x 0.3 cm (2 1/8 x 3/8 x 1/8 in.)
Quantity 8
Label on object 55-44-60/10473

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