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Object Number 41-31-40/5532
Display Title Flint tranchet axe
Descriptions
Inventory Description Stone, chipped stone biface, tranchet axe, straight flared blade, tapered butt
Classification
  • Adze
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Ertebølle
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Europe / Denmark
Intrasite Kitchen Midden
Additional Geographic Terms Nederst; Kolind, 4 km. east of; Jutland
Materials Chert
Dimensions Overall: 5 x 9.9 x 1.7 cm (1 15/16 x 3 7/8 x 11/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 41-31-40/5532

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