Flake

EU1800A

From: France | Somme | Montieres

Curatorial Section: European

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Object Number EU1800A
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Acheulian
Provenience France | Somme | Montieres
Locus lower terrace
Period Acheulian
Section European
Materials Flint
Description

Flint Flake - Fairly thin; oblique truncature towards end forming point. One edge is sharp and shows utilization; opposite edge composed of cortex. Cream-coloured and dark blue patination. Red clay-like deposit impregnated in flint. Small striking platform and bulb.

See note on EU 1798a card.

Length 6.9 cm
Width 4.1 cm
Credit Line Purchased from the Field Museum, 1914
Other Number ch. 107 - Field No SF | 38 - Other Number

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