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4 flint hand axes
Object Number 37-87-40/3954
Display Title 4 flint hand axes
Descriptions
Inventory Description Stone, chipped stone biface, hand axes, cream/grey, ovate, with cortex
Classification
  • Axe
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Lower Mousterian?
  • Upper Combe Capelle?
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Europe / France
Intrasite Surface
Additional Geographic Terms Dordogne; Combe Capelle
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 10.4 x 6.2 x 3.7 cm (4 1/8 x 2 7/16 x 1 7/16 in.)
Quantity 4
Label on object 37-87-40/3954; Combe Capelle/Upper

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