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6 various broken flint hand axe fragments
6 various broken flint hand axe fragments
Object Number 39-38-40/5433
Display Title 6 various broken flint hand axe fragments
Descriptions
Inventory Description Stone, chipped stone biface, hand axe, ovate, black/tan, white, broken
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: 12.7 x 7.8 x 3.2 cm (5 x 3 1/16 x 1 1/4 in.)
Quantity 6
Label on object 39-38-40/5433; CAGNY/SOMME

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