Flake

EU1817

From: France | Abbeville

Curatorial Section: European

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Object Number EU1817
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Clactonian II (uncertain)
Provenience France | Abbeville
Locus Carrier Carpentier | 40 metre Terrance
Period Clactonian II (uncertain)
Section European
Materials Flint
Description

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Revised: Flint flake - Roughly rectangular. Yellow-orange shiny patination. One edge is sharp with traces of utilization; opposite edge thick. Retouched at end. Slightly oblique striking platform and accidented bulb. Note: Original locality given as "North France" but above locality written on implement. Probably from level of small flakes discovered by Commont on the Marne of Abbeville. France, Abbeville, 40 metre terrace, Carriere Carpentier. Clactonian II?

Length 6.8 cm
Width 4.6 cm
Credit Line Purchased from the Field Museum, 1914
Other Number ch. 64 - Other Number

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