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Object Number 51-32-70/3546
Display Title Small stone hand axe
Descriptions
Inventory Description Chipped stone biface, hand axe, small, grey stone, 1 end pointed, other round
Classification
  • Raw Material
  • Axe
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / Australia / Tasmania / <County> / <City> / Melton Mowbray
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 7.7 x 5.3 x 2.3 cm (3 1/16 x 2 1/16 x 7/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 51-32-70/3546; A41854; Melton Mowbray

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