Flake

EU1747

From: France | Saint-Acheul

Curatorial Section: European

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Object Number EU1747
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Abbevillian (uncertain) | Clactonian I (uncertain)
Provenience France | Saint-Acheul
Locus 40 metre terrace
Period Abbevillian (uncertain) | Clactonian I (uncertain)
Section European
Materials Flint
Description

Original: Flint flake - "Alluvial of 3d terrace." Crude, thick flake. Possibly of natural origin. No striking platform or bulb. Lower face has dull orange patination. Upper face has olive and slightly yellow shiny patination. Very slightly worn. The upper face is retouched to form a curved point. Fine reddish sands adhering. p. ch. 33. France, St. Acheul, 40 metre terrace. Abbevillian or Clactonian I.

Height 4.4 cm
Length 9.9 cm
Width 6.5 cm
Credit Line Purchased from the Field Museum, 1914
Other Number p.ch. 33 - Other Number

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