Flake

EU1748J

From: Northern France | Saint-Acheul (uncertain)

Curatorial Section: European

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Object Number EU1748J
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

Flint flake - Rectangular. Slightly patinated a light blue and white. Lustered. Large, very oblique striking platform. Small conical bulb. One edge blade-like with traces of utilization. Opposite edge and part of upper face composed of cortex. A few fine sands adhering.

See note on EU 1748a card.

Length 7.4 cm
Width 5.1 cm
Credit Line Purchased from the Field Museum, 1914

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