Accession No
1967.228 E
Description
Grey chert blade. Curved ventral surface with a small bulb of percussion and a prominent dorsal ridge.
Place
Arctic; Greenland; ?Qeqertalik; ?Avannaata; Disko Bay
Period
Dorset
Source
National Museum of Denmark [donor]; Meldgaard, Jørgen [collector]
Department
Arch
Reference Numbers
1967.228 E; 68
Cultural Affliation
Material
Stone; Chert
Local Term
Measurements
6mm x 31mm
Events
Context (Related Documents)
See catalogue card for sketch
Event Date 1967
Author: Imogen Gunn (admin)
Description (Physical description)
Chert micro-pore and four translucent chert blades.
Event Date 1967
Author: maa
Description (Physical description)
Grey chert blade. Curved ventral surface with a small bulb of percussion and a prominent dorsal ridge.
Event Date 8/10/2024
Author: Aedan Jones
Context (Acquisition Details)
The collection from the Disko Bay area was received from National Museum of Denmark in recognition of a Crowther-Beynon Grant towards expeditions in West Greenland in previous years. See archive for correspondence (MM1/7/5).
Event Date 8/10/2024
Author: Aedan Jones
FM:320001
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