Flake

Racloir a Pointe

EU223

From: France | Charente | La Quina

Curatorial Section: European

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Object Number EU223
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Mousterian
Provenience France | Charente | La Quina
Locus C2
Period Mousterian
Section European
Materials Flint
Description

Original Card: flint implement - racloir-pointe with alternating retouch on opposite faces. France, Charente, La Quina C2. Mousterian Age.

Revised Card: Flint flake - Retouched striking platform. Probably used as side scraper. Blade-like edges showing traces of utilization. Triangular. White patination. France, Charente, La Quina C2. Mousterian.

Length 5.5 cm
Width 3.5 cm
Credit Line Exchange with Henri-Martin, 1913

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