Flake

EU1798C

From: France | Somme | Montieres

Curatorial Section: European

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Object Number EU1798C
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Acheulian (uncertain)
Provenience France | Somme | Montieres
Locus lower terrace
Period Acheulian (uncertain)
Section European
Materials Flint
Description

Flint flake - Fairly thick. Irregular in shape. No striking platform or bulb. One long sharp edge. Opposite edge and side of upper face composed of cortex. Hard (calcareous?) deposit adhering, and orange stain. Light patinated a blue-gray. Edges show utilization.

See note on EU 1798a card.

Length 9.6 cm
Width 5.5 cm
Credit Line Purchased from the Field Museum, 1914
Other Number ch. 105 - Field No SF

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