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2 polished stone axes with blunt edges
2 polished stone axes with blunt edges
Object Number 35-21-50/1101
Display Title 2 polished stone axes with blunt edges
Descriptions
Inventory Description Ground stone axes, polished, thick rounded butts, rounded blades
Classification
  • Axe
  • Raw Material
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Eneolithic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Mauritania / <State> / <County> / <City> / Cap Blanc
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 7.8 x 4.9 x 2.6 cm (3 1/16 x 1 15/16 x 1 in.)
Quantity 2
Label on object 35-21-50/1101; 33.36.7; 33.36.13; A.66 / Diorite

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