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Object Number 12-10-40/E1834
Display Title Polished celts
Descriptions
Inventory Description Ground stone grooved axes, marbled green, buts worn, broken
Classification
  • Grooved Axe
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Europe / Switzerland
Additional Geographic Terms Lake Dwellers
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 9.3 x 5.3 x 3.4 cm (3 11/16 x 2 1/16 x 1 5/16 in.)
Quantity 5
Label on object E1834

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