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Object Number
33-73-40/184
Display Title
Polished basalt axe
Descriptions
Object Description
Polished basalt axe
Inventory Description
Ground stone axe, black, polished, basalt
Classification
- Axe
Department
Archaeological
Culture
- Neolithic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Europe
/
Ireland
Additional Geographic Terms
no locality
Materials
Basalt
Dimensions
Overall: 10.9 x 5.6 x 2.8 cm (4 5/16 x 2 3/16 x 1 1/8 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
33-73-40/184
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