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1948.4.1.2

Flake or small microlith from dunes near the coast. [SM 09/08/2007]

1948.4.1.2

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Collection type
Object
Description
Flake or small microlith from dunes near the coast. [SM 09/08/2007]
Geographical reference
Australia
Oceania > Australia and New Zealand > Australia
Victoria Melbourne Altona
Person
Field collector Leonhard Adam
PRM source Leonhard Adam
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1948
Date collected
By 1948
Acquisition information
Donated: 1948
Materials and processes
Material Chert Stone, Process Flaked
Dimensions
Length: max 15 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1948.4.1.2
Research and responses

These dunes are known as the 'Forest Cave' area, as there are some nearby rock-shelters.

Search terms: Tool, Flake, Microlith

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