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Object Number 39-38-40/5431
Display Title 7 small pointed to ovoid flint hand axes
Descriptions
Object Description Somme Valley - Cagny
Inventory Description Stone, chipped stone bifaces, hand axes, brown, rust, grey, ovate, triang, w/ c
Classification
  • Axe
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Acheulean II
  • Acheulean III
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Europe / France
Intrasite 30 metre terrace
Additional Geographic Terms Somme Valley; Cagny
Materials Chert
Dimensions Overall: 8.8 x 6.4 x 2.8 cm (3 7/16 x 2 1/2 x 1 1/8 in.)
Quantity 7
Label on object 39-38-40/5431; CAGNY/(SOMME)

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