Stone Tool: Core
1924.02.0234
Basic Information
| Artifact Identification | Stone Tool: Core (1924.02.0234) |
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| Classification/ Nomenclature |
Unclassifiable Artifacts : N/A :N/A |
| Artist/Maker | None |
| Geographic Location | Europe, West, France |
| Period/Date | Neolithic, 4500–2500 BCE |
| Culture | Neolithic |
Physical Analysis
| Dimension 1 (Length) | 24.3 cm |
|---|---|
| Dimension 2 (Width) | 12.5 cm |
| Dimension 3 (Depth) | 5.5 cm |
| Weight | 2,565 g |
| Measuring Remarks | None |
| Materials | Stone--Chert |
| Manufacturing Processes | N/A |
| Munsell Color Information | (5YR 4/1) -ns Brownish Grey ( 2.5 Y 8/4) -ns |
Research Remarks
| Published Description | Brownish-grey chert core; Core has a smooth, polished appearance on three sides and is rough and unpolished on the bottom. There are flat planes on the surface of the core which indicate that blades have been flaked off. |
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| Description | N/A |
| Comparanda | N/A |
| Bibliography | N/A |
Artifact History
| Archaeological Data | N/A |
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| Credit Line/Dedication | Baudon Collection |
| Reproduction | no |
| Reproduction Information | N/A |