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Object Number 72-21-40/6203
Display Title Stone axes
Descriptions
Inventory Description Ground stone axes, polished, rounded blades, thick butts - 1 pointed, 1 cut
Classification
  • Axe
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Europe / Italy / <State> / <County> / Monterosso
Additional Geographic Terms Calabria
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 11.3 x 4.7 x 3 cm (4 7/16 x 1 7/8 x 1 3/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 6203; Monterosso (Calabria)

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