Flake

EU1752

From: Northern France | Saint-Acheul (uncertain)

Curatorial Section: European

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Object Number EU1752
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

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Revised: Flint flake - Elongated and curved. Cortex remaining on side of upper face. Light brown-yellow shiny patination. Small striking platform and gently rounded bulb. Incipient cone of percussion. Edges show utilization. a few fine reddish sands adhering. North France (?St. Acheul, 40 metre terrace). Abbevillian or Clactonian I.

See note on EU 1748a card.

Length 9 cm
Width 5.3 cm
Credit Line Purchased from the Field Museum, 1914

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