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Small stone hand axe
Object Number 37-123-40/3875
Display Title Small stone hand axe
Descriptions
Inventory Description Stone, chipped stone biface, hand axe, ovate, small, withcortex
Classification
  • Axe
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Acheulean
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Europe / England
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 5.5 x 4.3 x 2 cm (2 3/16 x 1 11/16 x 13/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 37-123-40/3875

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