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Object Number 978-14-00/69
Display Title Ground stone, axe, small, polished, rounded edges
Descriptions
Object Description Stone celt, green (jade?). 7.5 cm l. x 1.75 cm w. x 1.5 cm thick.
Inventory Description Ground stone, axe, small, polished, rounded edges
Classification
  • Axe
Department Archaeological
Materials Greenstone
Dimensions Overall: 7.6 x 1.9 x 1.5 cm (3 x 3/4 x 9/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 978-14-00/69

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