Prehistoric — Lower Palaeolithic; 250000BC-38000BC
Core, levallois core
Tortoise shaped core of slightly stained lustrous light grey/black flint. Waste product from the 'Levallois' technique. Found at Sabey's gravel pit (formerly called Eastwood's pit) on 3rd August 1927. Part of the Robert Garraway Rice collection.
- Category:
- Prehistoric
- Object ID:
- 80.41/2453
- Object name:
- core, levallois core
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- Production date:
- Lower Palaeolithic; 250000BC-38000BC
- Material:
flint
- Measurements/duration:
- L 120 mm, W 110 mm, L 123 mm, W 116 mm, D 40 mm (overall)
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- Record quality:
- 80%
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- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
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