Nucleus (Lithic)

31-56-1080

From: Palestine | Mugharet el Wad

Curatorial Section: Near Eastern

Object Number 31-56-1080
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Natufian
Provenience Palestine | Mugharet el Wad
Archaeology Area Level B
Locus Level B probably
Section Near Eastern
Materials Flint
Description

Flakes struck from both ends; other face rounded, implement being turtle-back in shape. Probably used as scraper and chopper.

Height 4.5 cm
Length 3.7 cm
Width 1.8 cm
Credit Line Distribution from the American School of Prehistoric Research; Dorothy Garrod, 1931

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