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3 large broad-ended flint hand axes - approaching "cleaver" type
3 large broad-ended flint hand axes - approaching "cleaver" type
Object Number 39-38-40/5424
Display Title 3 large broad-ended flint hand axes - approaching "cleaver" type
Descriptions
Inventory Description Stone, chipped stone biface, hand axes, roughly ovate, olive, with cortex
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
Materials Chert
Dimensions Overall: 17.5 x 9.5 x 7.4 cm (6 7/8 x 3 3/4 x 2 15/16 in.)
Quantity 3
Label on object 39-38-40/5424; CAGNY/SOMME

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