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Accession Number 996.1.1a Title retouched flake Object Status original Category lithic debitage Object Type flake Portion complete Creator unknown Place Collected Europe: England, East Sussex, Piltdown Quarry Place Collected Details Piltdown View Site Details » Cultural Region Britain Collected By Ami, Dr. H. M. Materials lithic > sedimentary > cryptocrystalline silica > flint Techniques chipped-stone Measurements overall: 1.5 cm x 1.5 cm x 3 cm Description Piltdown gravel component, broke free from gravel matrix, in which it was embedded, during inspection. The piece shows faceting platform preparation. Credit Line Ami, Dr. H. M.