Context (References)
Couraud, Claude and Bahn, Paul G. 1982. Azilian Pebbles in British Collections: a Re-examination. Proceedings of the Prehistoric Society. 48, p. 45-52.
Event Date 1982
Author: Chloe Pearce

Context (CMS Context)
Original catalogue card says "One of the pebbles marked 'Mas d' Azil (Ariege) (R. Gauche) 1888. Harpoon with bone collection (?Mas d' Azil). From a small collection of various specimens from various sites - Miles Burkitt's last treasures', kept by Mrs. Peggy Burkitt as personal mementos. Given to the Museum by their daughter Mrs. J. Fyffe July 1978." Collected by: Burkitt.M.C
Event Date 13/8/1991
Author: maa

Description (CMS Description)
4 painted 'Azilian' pebbles and 1 'Azilian' bone harpoon
Event Date 13/8/1991
Author: maa

Context (CMS Context)
Handwritten note dated 16/6/80 on catalogue card reads: '2 of the painted pebbles seem fakes. Two pebbles [see drawings on card] seem modern - the stones are not "old", that on the right is thick & limestone (genuine Mas d'Azil pebbles are normally flat and schist). Paint was usually applied by finger, whereas on these two it was done with a piece of hematite. The colour of the right example is wrong and its paint enters a fracture on the back - genuine pebbles were chosen for their shape and & intact when painted. Examined by M. Claude Couraus, 16/6/80.'
Event Date 6/8/2013
Author: Peter Rooley

Context (Amendments / updates)
Edouard Piette added as excavator as he was excavating the Mas d'Azil around 1888 and wrote about the painted pebbles.
Event Date 17/2/2025
Author: Chloe Pearce