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1938.35.578

Gun flint. Rectangular with irregularly bevelled surface and sharp edges. Light grey in colour. [BS [OPS move] 14/8/2017]

1938.35.578

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Collection type
Object
Description
Gun flint. Rectangular with irregularly bevelled surface and sharp edges. Light grey in colour. [BS [OPS move] 14/8/2017]
Geographical reference
Morocco
Africa > Northern Africa > Morocco
Tangier
Person
Field collector Henry Balfour
PRM source Henry Balfour
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1895
Date collected
1895
Acquisition information
Bequeathed: 1939
Materials and processes
Material Flint Stone, Process Chip Carved
Dimensions
Depth: max 7 mm, Width: max 33 mm, Length: max 34 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1938.35.578 Other numbers: 1260

Search terms: Firearm Weapon, Gun-flint, Firearm Accessory