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Object Number
989-18-40/14531
Display Title
Groundstone Axe
Descriptions
Object Description
Groundstone axe, originally chipped; worn smooth in spots. Grey-brown, tapers to a rounded cutting edge.
Inventory Description
Ground stone axe, rechipped, grey brown stone
Classification
- Axe
Department
Archaeological
Culture
- Neolithic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Europe
Additional Geographic Terms
Scandinavia
Materials
Flint
Dimensions
Overall: 8.6 x 3.7 x 1.5 cm (3 3/8 x 1 7/16 x 9/16 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
989-18/14531; N.18
Provenance
Collector
Robert W. Ehrich
(ca 1959-1965 - 8/8/1989)
Donor
Robert W. Ehrich
(ca 1959-1965 - 8/8/1989)
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