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Object Number 977-63-60/13419
Display Title Chipped stone hand axe
Descriptions
Object Description Hand axe, flint 12 cm l x 9.5 cm w x 3 cm thick.
Inventory Description Chipped stone, hand axe, orange in color, flat base, with cortex
Classification
  • Axe
Department Archaeological
Date 200,000 BC
Culture
  • Lower Paleolithic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia / Israel
Additional Geographic Terms Huleh Valley
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 12 x 9.5 x 3 cm (4 3/4 x 3 3/4 x 1 3/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 977-63-60/13419; 1-34/IV/2

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