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Object Number
35-32-40/1852
Display Title
3 flint fist axes
Descriptions
Inventory Description
Stone, chipped stone biface, fist axe, ovate, with cortex
Classification
- Axe
Department
Archaeological
Culture
- Acheulean
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Europe
/
France
Additional Geographic Terms
Somme; Cheny, Mouly pit at; St. Acheul, near
Materials
Stone
Dimensions
Overall: 16 x 9.1 x 3.4 cm (6 5/16 x 3 9/16 x 1 5/16 in.)
Quantity
3
Label on object
35-32-40/1852; 230
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