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Object Number 39-38-40/5445
Display Title 2 small discoidal flint hand axes
Descriptions
Inventory Description Stone, chipped stone biface, hand axes, oval, 1 pointed end, blue, cream
Classification
  • Axe
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Acheulean III
  • Acheulean I
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 6.1 x 2.5 cm (3 11/16 x 2 3/8 x 1 in.)
Quantity 2
Label on object 39-38-40/5445; MONTIERES/TATEGRAIN/ Rte de Saveuse/45m

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