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5 small dull pointed flint hand axes
5 small dull pointed flint hand axes
Object Number 39-38-40/5443
Display Title 5 small dull pointed flint hand axes
Descriptions
Inventory Description Stone, chipped stone biface, hand axes, ovate, brown, grey, cream, w/ cortex, vu
Classification
  • Axe
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Acheulean I
  • Acheulean III
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Europe / France
Intrasite 45 metre terrace
Additional Geographic Terms Somme Valley; Montieres; Tategrain; Route de Saveuse
Materials Chert
Dimensions Overall: 9.2 x 5.9 x 3.3 cm (3 5/8 x 2 5/16 x 1 5/16 in.)
Quantity 5
Label on object 39-38-40/5443; MONTIERES/TATEGRAIN/ Rte de Saveuse/45m; MONTIERES/TATEGRAIN/ Rte

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