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CAST of medium-sized handaxe with S twist
CAST of medium-sized handaxe with S twist
Object Number 57-20-50/10159
Display Title CAST of medium-sized handaxe with S twist
Descriptions
Inventory Description Green-painted plaster cast of chipped stone handaxe
Classification
  • Axe
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Acheulean III
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Tanzania
Intrasite Bed IV; sandy level about 15 feet above junction with Bed III
Additional Geographic Terms Tanganyika, Northern: Olduvai Gorge
Materials Plaster
Dimensions Overall: 16.5 × 9.8 × 4 cm (6 1/2 × 3 7/8 × 1 9/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 57-20-50/10159; Oldoway ; 1951.29##; BK##; #; A###

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