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Stone celts
Object Number 78-64-40/16663
Display Title Stone celts
Descriptions
Inventory Description Ground stone axes, partly polished, green, broken, with eroding surfaces
Classification
  • Raw Material
  • Axe
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Europe / Switzerland
Additional Geographic Terms Lake Bienne
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 9.3 x 5 x 2.7 cm (3 11/16 x 1 15/16 x 1 1/16 in.)
Quantity 3
Label on object 16663

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