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7 small ovate flint hand axes
7 small ovate flint hand axes
Object Number 39-38-40/5404
Display Title 7 small ovate flint hand axes
Descriptions
Inventory Description Stone, chipped stone bifaces, hand-axes, ovate, blue, grey, brown, cream, w cort
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: 8.7 x 6.5 x 2.5 cm (3 7/16 x 2 9/16 x 1 in.)
Quantity 7
Label on object 39-38-40/5404; CAGNY/RTE: DE BOVES

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