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3 small flint hand axes, probably on flakes
3 small flint hand axes, probably on flakes
Object Number 39-38-40/5444
Display Title 3 small flint hand axes, probably on flakes
Descriptions
Inventory Description Stone, chipped stone biface, hand axes, ovate, oval, blue, tan, with cortex, vug
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: 9.4 x 5.1 x 2.1 cm (3 11/16 x 2 x 13/16 in.)
Quantity 3
Label on object 39-38-40/5444; MONTIERES/TATEGRAIN/ Rte de Saveuse/45m

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