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Object Number 46-77-30/8785
Display Title one miniature polished stone axehead; one miniature polished stone adze
Descriptions
Object Description one miniature polished stone axehead (6 cm long); one miniature polished stone adze (4.5 cm long)
Inventory Description Ground stone axes
Classification
  • Axe
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 6 x 4.5 x 2 cm (2 3/8 x 1 3/4 x 13/16 in.)
Quantity 2
Label on object 46-77-30/8785

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