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Object Number 38-65-60/9505
Display Title Small stone axe or celt
Descriptions
Inventory Description Stone, ground stone axe, ovate, brown, rechipped, polished
Classification
  • Axe
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Neolithic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia / Burma
Intrasite Loc. 1
Additional Geographic Terms Magwe
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 5.6 x 11.4 x 2.3 cm (2 3/16 x 4 1/2 x 7/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 38-65-60/9505; Magwe/Loc.1

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