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1937.56.40.5

Obsidian flake with aaprox. 40% cortex remaining. No retouch. [MN 07/05/2010]


1937.56.40.5

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Collection type
Object
Description
Obsidian flake with aaprox. 40% cortex remaining. No retouch. [MN 07/05/2010]
Geographical reference
South Aegean Cyclades [Kikládhes] Milos [Melos]
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1900 Archaeological period: Neolithic, uncertain Archaeological period: Bronze Age, uncertain
Date collected
April 1906 03/1906
Acquisition information
Transferred: 1937
Materials and processes
Material Obsidian Stone, Process Flaked
Dimensions
Depth: max 6 mm, Width: max 20 mm, Length: max 53 mm, Weight 6 g
Object numbers
Accession number: 1937.56.40.5

Search terms: Tool, Weapon, Flake