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3 very large oval flint hand axes
3 very large oval flint hand axes
Object Number 39-38-40/5396
Display Title 3 very large oval flint hand axes
Descriptions
Inventory Description Stone, chipped stone bifaces, hand axes, large, ovate, grey, rust, tan, w/ corte
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: 21.5 x 10.4 x 5 cm (8 7/16 x 4 1/8 x 1 15/16 in.)
Quantity 3
Label on object 39-38-40/5396; CAGNY;/RTE DE BOVES

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