Flake
EU1748J
From: Northern France | Saint-Acheul (uncertain)
Curatorial Section: European
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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