Flake

EU1808B

From: Northern France | Abbeville (uncertain)

Curatorial Section: European

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Object Number EU1808B
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Clactonian II (uncertain)
Provenience Northern France | Abbeville (uncertain)
Locus Carriere Carpentier | 40 metre Terrace
Period Clactonian II (uncertain)
Section European
Materials Flint
Description

Flint flake - Roughly square. Portion of cortex remaining on upper face. Greenish yellow shiny patination, which becomes blue, then orange toward cortex. Two edges join in forming point. Striking platform composed of 2 oblique facets. Small bulb. Edges show utilization.

See note on EU 1811a card.

Length 7.6 cm
Width 7.1 cm
Credit Line Purchased from the Field Museum, 1914
Other Number ch. 69 - Field Number

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