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Object Number 51-32-70/3492
Display Title Polished stone axe
Descriptions
Inventory Description Stone, ground stone axe, blade polished, sides and butt chipped, pitted
Classification
  • Axe
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / Australia
Additional Geographic Terms Australia, south; Compton
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 7 x 9.5 x 3.1 cm (2 3/4 x 3 3/4 x 1 1/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 51-32-70/3492; A41830; Compton/SE of/S. Australia

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