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Object Number 48-5-50/11166
Display Title 1 Acheulian-type hand-axe of flint (#243)
Descriptions
Inventory Description Chipped stone biface, hand axe, large
Classification
  • Raw Material
  • Axe
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Lower Paleolithic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Tangier
Additional Geographic Terms North Africa; Locality #28, in International Zone
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 13.5 x 10.8 x 5 cm (5 5/16 x 4 1/4 x 1 15/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 48-5-50/11166; #243

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