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Object Number
52-17-50/9713
Display Title
6 quartzite handaxes
Descriptions
Inventory Description
Chipped stone handaxes
Classification
- Axe
Department
Archaeological
Culture
- Chelles-Acheul Stage V
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa
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South Africa
Intrasite
Current-bedded sands which overlie the Younger Gravels
Additional Geographic Terms
Vaal Valley, Various sites in the
Materials
Stone
Dimensions
Overall: 13.1 × 6.4 × 4.1 cm (5 3/16 × 2 1/2 × 1 5/8 in.)
Quantity
5
Label on object
52-17-50/9713; 61/38; 5/35/R; 5/35/KK
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