Flake
EU1765
From: Northern France | Saint-Acheul (uncertain)
Curatorial Section: European
Object Number | EU1765 |
Current Location | Collections Storage |
Culture | Abbevillian (uncertain) | Clactonian I (uncertain) |
Provenience | Northern France | Saint-Acheul (uncertain) |
Locus | 40 metre terrace? |
Period | Abbevillian (uncertain) | Clactonian I (uncertain) |
Section | European |
Materials | Flint |
Description | No Original Card Revised: Flint flake - Short rectangular flake. Light brown yellow shiny patination, being very slightly patinated on lower face. Portion of cortex remaining on upper face. Small bulb. Edge of striking platform showing utilization from upper face. End shows utilization of later date. North France (?St. Acheul, 40 metre terrace). Abbevillian or Clactonian I. See note on EU 1748a card. |
Length | 6.1 cm |
Width | 5.2 cm |
Credit Line | Purchased from the Field Museum, 1914 |
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