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Object Number 34-100-40/1651
Display Title 2 flint fist axes
Descriptions
Inventory Description Stone, chipped stone biface, hand axe, grey, ovate, with cortex, chipped
Classification
  • Axe
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Upper Mousterian
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Europe / France
Intrasite Level U.M.
Additional Geographic Terms Abri des Merveilles; Castel-Merle, Sergeac, Dordogne, at
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 10.9 x 8.1 x 3.3 cm (4 5/16 x 3 3/16 x 1 5/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 34-100-40/1651; 108; U.

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