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Object Number 50-42-60/10551
Display Title 2 flint handaxes, pear-shaped
Descriptions
Inventory Description Chipped stone bifaces, hand axes, ovate, 1 end rounded other pointed, rough
Classification
  • Raw Material
  • Axe
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Upper Acheulean
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia / Iraq / <State> / <County> / <City> / Barda Balka
Intrasite Surface
Additional Geographic Terms Chemchemal, East of; Kirkuk Liwa
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 14.4 x 8.2 x 4.7 cm (5 11/16 x 3 1/4 x 1 7/8 in.)
Quantity 2
Label on object PM 50-42-60/10551

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