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Object Number
51-15-40/6150
Display Title
CAST of ceremonial axe with human head-imitation battle axe
Descriptions
Object Description
CAST of cerimonial axe with human head-imitation battle axe
Inventory Description
Casting of ground stone perforated axe, human head butt, black, grey mottled
Classification
- Casting
Department
Ethnographic
Date
1999 BCE-1000 BCE
Culture
- Neolithic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Europe
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Finland
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<State>
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<County>
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<City>
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Kiuruvesi
Additional Geographic Terms
Savo
Materials
Plaster
Dimensions
Overall: 4.5 x 15.8 x 6.7 cm (1 3/4 x 6 1/4 x 2 5/8 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
51-15-40/6150
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