Blade

EU1701

From: Greece | Melos

Curatorial Section: European

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Object Number EU1701
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Aurignacian (uncertain)
Provenience Greece | Melos
Period Aurignacian (uncertain)
Date Made 43000-28000 BCE
Section European
Materials Obsidian
Description

Original Card: Stone implement - Obsidian flake; 3 surfaces, 2 of which show previous alternating flaking on core.

Revised Card: Obsidian blade - Struck from edge of nucleus.

Length 6.7 cm
Width 1.3 cm
Credit Line Museum Purchase 1912
Other Number 141 - Field Number | 4336 - Collector Number

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