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Object Number 977-63-60/13430
Display Title Chipped stone adze
Descriptions
Object Description Axe; 9 cm l x 4 cm w x 2.6 cm thick.
Inventory Description Chipped stone, biface, adze, heavy signs of use on edges, yellow orange in color, with cortex
Classification
  • Adze
Department Archaeological
Date 4000 BCE
Culture
  • Chalcolithic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia / Israel
Additional Geographic Terms Huleh Valley
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 9 x 4 x 2.6 cm (3 9/16 x 1 9/16 x 1 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 977-63-60/13430

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