Flake

EU1811A

From: France | Abbeville

Curatorial Section: European

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Object Number EU1811A
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Clactonian II (uncertain)
Provenience France | Abbeville
Locus Carrier Carpentier | 40 metre Terrace
Period Clactonian II (uncertain)
Section European
Materials Flint
Description

Flint flake - Thick, triangular flake. Yellow-orange shiny patination. Sharp edge showing utilization with retouch along adjoining upper face. Very small striking platform and bulb.

Note: Original locality given as "north France" but above locality written on implement. Probably from level of small flakes discovered by Ciommont on the Marne of Abbeville.

Length 8.1 cm
Width 6 cm
Credit Line Purchased from the Field Museum, 1914
Other Number ch. 60 1.(37?) - Other Number

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