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11 medium-sized pearshaped handaxes with thick butt and blunt tip
11 medium-sized pearshaped handaxes with thick butt and blunt tip
Object Number 57-31-60/10699
Display Title 11 medium-sized pearshaped handaxes with thick butt and blunt tip
Descriptions
Inventory Description Chipped stone biface, handaxe, ovate, blunt tip, thick butted, w. cortex
Classification
  • Axe
  • Raw Material
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Micoquian
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia / Israel / <State> / <County> / <City> / Et Tabun
Intrasite Level Eb
Additional Geographic Terms Palestine: Wady el Mugur; Mount Camel
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 8.4 x 6.2 x 3.9 cm (3 5/16 x 2 7/16 x 1 9/16 in.)
Quantity 11
Label on object 57-31-60/10698; T.Eb.; Eb.29.

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