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2 small heavily rolled and patinated flint first axes
2 small heavily rolled and patinated flint first axes
Object Number 36-1-60/2648
Display Title 2 small heavily rolled and patinated flint first axes
Descriptions
Inventory Description Chipped stone bifaces, fist axes, ovate, thick butted, pointed tips, patinated
Classification
  • Axe
  • Raw Material
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Early Acheulean
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia / Syria
Additional Geographic Terms Kazo; Hama, 6 km. north of
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 9.7 x 5.7 x 2.9 cm (3 13/16 x 2 1/4 x 1 1/8 in.)
Quantity 2
Label on object 36-1-60/2648; Kazo, 6 km. north of Hama; 33-113-304; 33-113-305

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