Scraper (uncertain)

Grattoir (uncertain)

EU178

From: France | Charente | Gavechou

Curatorial Section: European

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Object Number EU178
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Aurignacian (uncertain)
Provenience France | Charente | Gavechou
Period Aurignacian (uncertain)
Section European
Materials Flint
Description

Original Card: flint implement - perhaps used as grattoir. Surface "crackled" by fire. France, Charente, Gavechou. Aurignacian?

Revised Card: Perhaps used as a scraper. Shows action of fire. France, Charente, Gavechou. Aurignacian?

Length 4.4 cm
Width 3.4 cm
Credit Line Gift of Frances D. Hall, 1923

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