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Image Not Available for 3 flint handaxes, pebble-butted
3 flint handaxes, pebble-butted
Image Not Available for 3 flint handaxes, pebble-butted
Object Number 50-42-60/10552
Display Title 3 flint handaxes, pebble-butted
Descriptions
Inventory Description Chipped stone bifaces, handaxes, ovate, pebble butted
Classification
  • 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: 17 x 8.8 x 6.3 cm (6 11/16 x 3 7/16 x 2 1/2 in.)
Quantity 3
Label on object PM 50-42-60/10552

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