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Hand axe with large amount of cortex and one end being worked to a thin point
Hand axe with large amount of cortex and one end being worked to a thin point
Object Number 57-31-60/10783
Display Title Hand axe with large amount of cortex and one end being worked to a thin point
Descriptions
Inventory Description Chipped stone, flint, hand axe, large amount of cortex with one end being worked to a thin point
Classification
  • Axe
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Upper Acheulean
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia / Israel / <State> / <County> / <City> / Et Tabun
Intrasite Level F
Additional Geographic Terms Palestine: Wady el Mugur; Mount Camel
Materials Flint
Dimensions Overall: 10.7 × 6 × 5.5 cm (4 3/16 × 2 3/8 × 2 3/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 57-31-60/10783; T.F.

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