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Stone celt, broken
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Object Number 78-64-40/16462
Display Title Stone celt, broken
Descriptions
Inventory Description Stone, ground stone, axes, smooth edges, butts broken, blades chipped
Classification
  • Pounding Stone
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Europe / France / <State> / <County> / Paris
Additional Geographic Terms Seine River
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 13.2 x 7.1 x 3.8 cm (5 3/16 x 2 13/16 x 1 1/2 in.)
Quantity 2
Label on object 16.462

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