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5 various broken-ended flint hand axes reused
5 various broken-ended flint hand axes reused
Object Number 39-38-40/5407
Display Title 5 various broken-ended flint hand axes reused
Descriptions
Inventory Description Stone, chipped stone bifaces, hand axes, grey, tan, blue, ovate, w/ cortex, brok
Classification
  • Axe
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Acheulean III
  • Acheulean II
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Europe / France
Intrasite 30 metre terrace
Additional Geographic Terms Somme Valley; Cagny; Route de Boves
Materials Chert
Dimensions Overall: 12.7 x 9.5 x 4.2 cm (5 x 3 3/4 x 1 5/8 in.)
Quantity 5
Label on object 39-38-40/5407; CAGNY/Rte de Boves

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