Flake

Grattoir (uncertain)

EU180

From: France | Gironde | Pair-non-Pair

Curatorial Section: European

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Object Number EU180
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Aurignacian (uncertain)
Provenience France | Gironde | Pair-non-Pair
Period Aurignacian (uncertain)
Section European
Materials Flint
Description

Original Card: flint implement - discoid flake from outside of flint "rognon" perhaps a grattoir. France, Gironde, Pair-non-Pair. Aurignancian?

Revised Card: Flint flake. Possibly of natural origin. Cortex remaining on upper face. Probably utilized. Gray patination. France, Gironde, Pair-non-Pair. Aurignacian?

Length 4.9 cm
Width 4.4 cm
Credit Line Gift of Frances D. Hall, 1923

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