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2 flint hand axes
Object Number 38-73-40/4301
Display Title 2 flint hand axes
Descriptions
Inventory Description Stone, chipped stone biface, hand axes, oval tan with vug, ovate grey tip broken
Classification
  • Axe
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Acheulean
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Europe / France
Additional Geographic Terms Abbeville, district of
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 14.8 x 10.4 x 4.3 cm (5 13/16 x 4 1/8 x 1 11/16 in.)
Quantity 2
Label on object 38-73-40/4301; 180701; 180732; 46/ach/ ++; 1./ach./ ++

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