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Small celt
Object Number 20-30-50/B2492
Display Title Small celt
Descriptions
Inventory Description Stone, chipped stone biface, axe, small oval, pointed both ends, brown patinated
Classification
  • Axe
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Morocco / <State> / <County> / <City> / El Azrir
Additional Geographic Terms Sahara, Northwest; Morocco Region
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 7.5 x 4.6 x 2.4 cm (2 15/16 x 1 13/16 x 15/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object B/2492

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