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Fragment of large chipped and unpolished stone celt
Fragment of large chipped and unpolished stone celt
Object Number 53-45-60/10652
Display Title Fragment of large chipped and unpolished stone celt
Descriptions
Inventory Description Chipped stone biface, hand axe fragment, rounded blade, triangular section
Classification
  • Raw Material
  • Axe
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Neolithic: Tihunian II?
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia / Israel / <State> / <County> / <City> / Tell Fara
Additional Geographic Terms Tell Fara, within a 5 mile radius of; Khan Yundis, near; Gaza, vicinity of
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 9.1 x 7.6 x 3.2 cm (3 9/16 x 3 x 1 1/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 53-45-60/10652

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