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Obsidian blade/flake
Obsidian blade/flake
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Obsidian blade/flake

Date3800-2000 BC
PeriodLate Neolithic
Classification(s)
Object TypeObsidian blade/flake
Registration Number32025
DescriptionObsidian blade/flake.Material
Obsidian
Dimensions(W) 1.2 x (L) 2.8 cmCuratorial RemarksThis flake is not inked and it is difficult to conclude its SF no.ProvenanceXagħra CirclePublished ReferencesMalone, Caroline, et al. Mortuary customs in prehistoric Malta. Excavations at the Brochtorff Circle at Xagħra (1987-94). McDonald Institute for Archaeological Research, 2009. 251, 461.
Alternate ID Numbers
  • HM Object Number 32025
Public Access
On view
Location
  •   Gozo Museum of Archaeology, Ground Floor, Room 1 - Local Resources, Showcase 1
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