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996.1.490 - naturally backed knife

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Object Typeutilized flake Place CollectedEurope: France, Dordogne, Couze Date Collected1927

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Object Typeutilized flake Place CollectedEurope: France, Dordogne, Couze Date Collected1927
Accession Number 996.1.490 Title naturally backed knife Object Status original Category lithic tools Object Type utilized flake Portion complete Creator unknown Place Collected Europe: France, Dordogne, Couze Place Collected Details Combe Capelle View Site Details » Culture Mousterian Cultural Region Western Europe Collected By Ami, Dr. H. M. Date Collected 1927 Provenience unknown Materials lithic > sedimentary > cryptocrystalline silica > flint Techniques chipped-stone Measurements overall: 6 cm x 7.6 cm x 2 cm Description F. Bordes' type 38. Period Middle Palaeolithic Credit Line Ami, Dr. H. M.
996.1.490 - naturally backed knife
996.1.490 - naturally backed knife
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"996.1.490 - naturally backed knife, Bryan/Gruhn Archaeology Collection." University of Alberta Museums Search Site, https://search.museums.ualberta.ca/17-16782. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.

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996.1.488LOT - lithic specimens

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996.1.488 - utilized flake

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996.1.489 - utilized flake

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996.1.490 - naturally backed knife

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996.1.491 - abrupt retouched piece

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996.1.492 - utilized flake

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996.1.493 - single convex side scraper

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996.1.494 - abrupt retouched piece

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996.1.495 - naturally backed knife

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996.1.496 - straight transversal scraper

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996.1.497 - naturally backed knife

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996.1.498 - naturally backed knife

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996.1.499 - single straight side scraper

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996.1.500 - single convex side scraper

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996.1.501 - bidirectionally flaked core

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996.1.502 - bifacially retouched piece

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996.1.503 - straight transversal scraper

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996.1.504 - atypical backed knife

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996.1.505 - single concave side scraper

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996.1.506 - offset side scraper

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Object Hierarchy for 996.1.490 - naturally backed knife