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Small chisel of Nephite
Object Number 72-22-40/6516
Display Title Small chisel of Nephite
Descriptions
Inventory Description Chipped stone, edged tool, rectangular, tapered end
Classification
  • Edged Tools
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Europe / Switzerland
Additional Geographic Terms Lake dwellings; Lake Neuchatel
Materials Nephrite
Dimensions Overall: 0.8 x 4 x 0.6 cm (5/16 x 1 9/16 x 1/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 6516

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