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Object Number 43-24-60/8155
Display Title Perorated stone axe ("hoe")
Descriptions
Inventory Description Ground stone axe, polished, thin, broad, rounded blade, bored from both sides
Classification
  • Raw Material
  • Axe
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Neolithic
  • Black pottery
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia / China
Additional Geographic Terms Chekiang, Village in; Hangchow, near
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 12.9 x 10.1 x 1.1 cm (5 1/16 x 4 x 7/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 43-24-60/8155

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