Ground stone, axe, polished, rounded edges

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Object Number 978-14-00/68

Display Title Ground stone, axe, polished, rounded edges

Descriptions

Object Description Stone celt, grey-green (jade?). 12 cm l x 4 cm w x 2.5 cm thick.

Inventory Description Ground stone, axe, polished, rounded edges

Classification

Department Archaeological

Materials Greenstone

Dimensions Overall: 11.7 x 3.9 x 2.8 cm (4 5/8 x 1 9/16 x 1 1/8 in.)

Quantity 1

Label on object 978-14-00/68

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