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3 large flint hand axes: 2 pointed, 1 oval (broken)
3 large flint hand axes: 2 pointed, 1 oval (broken)
Object Number 39-38-40/5395
Display Title 3 large flint hand axes: 2 pointed, 1 oval (broken)
Descriptions
Inventory Description Stone, chipped stone biface, hand axes, ovate, crudely chipped, patinated?
Classification
  • Axe
  • Raw Material
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: 16 x 8 x 5 cm (6 5/16 x 3 1/8 x 1 15/16 in.)
Quantity 3
Label on object 39-38-40/5395; Cagny/(Benoit)

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