Burin

31-57-100

From: Palestine | El-Kebara

Curatorial Section: Near Eastern

Object Number 31-57-100
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Natufian
Provenience Palestine | El-Kebara
Archaeology Area Level B
Locus Level B
Section Near Eastern
Materials Flint
Description

Evidently made on sickle blade. Back retouched by sharpening technique from both sides; flat back retouched along cutting edge; previous attempt made at a burin.

Length 5.2 cm
Width 1.2 cm
Credit Line Distribution from the American School of Prehistoric Research; Dorothy Garrod, 1931

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