Flake

EU1748G

From: Northern France | Saint-Acheul (uncertain)

Curatorial Section: European

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Object Number EU1748G
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 - Thick, elongated triangular flake. Cortex remaiining on part of upper face. Oblique striking platform and prominent cone of percussion. Tinged with blue and white patination. Lustered. Edges show utilization. A few fine reddish sands adhering.

See note on EU 1748a card.

Length 8.5 cm
Width 4.7 cm
Credit Line Purchased from the Field Museum, 1914

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