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Object Number
39-38-40/5388
Display Title
6 large flint trimming flakes with expanding sides and broad straight ends - som
Descriptions
Object Description
6 large flint trimming flakes with expanding sides and broad straight ends - some showing evidence of use
Inventory Description
Stone, chipped stone bifaces, hand axes or scrapers, flared sides, with cortex
Classification
- Axe
Department
Archaeological
Culture
- Acheulean II
- Acheulean III
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Europe
/
France
Intrasite
30 metre terrace
Additional Geographic Terms
Somme Valley; Cagny; Route de Boves
Materials
Chert
Dimensions
Overall: 9.4 x 10.7 x 2.2 cm (3 11/16 x 4 3/16 x 7/8 in.)
Quantity
5
Label on object
39-38-40/5388; CAGNY/Rte de Boves
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