Scraper

Grattoir

EU177

From: France | Charente | Gavechou

Curatorial Section: European

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Object Number EU177
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Upper Paleolithic (uncertain)
Provenience France | Charente | Gavechou
Period Upper Paleolithic (uncertain)
Section European
Materials Flint
Description

Original card: flint implement - small grattoir. France, Charente, Gavechou. Aurignacian?

Revised Card: Flint scraper. Retouch on upper face along edge formed by oblique striking platform, also on lower face of adjoining edge. Cream-colored patination. France, Charente, Gavechou. Upper Palaeolithic?

Length 3.3 cm
Width 4 cm
Credit Line Gift of Frances D. Hall, 1923

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