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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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