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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