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MS2637P

From: Italy

Curatorial Section: Mediterranean

Object Number MS2637P
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Italy
Period Paleolithic | Mesolithic
Section Mediterranean
Materials Flint
Description

Large scraper. Essentially a large, amorphous flake, one edge shows distinct wear and battering. There is no sign of retouch. The piece was apparently utilized just as it cam off of the core. THe size and crudity suggests a paleolithic or mesolithic date.

Length 5 cm
Width 3.5 cm
Thickness 1.6 cm
Credit Line Museum Purchase; Subscription of John Wanamaker, 1896

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