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Image Not Available for 4 small flint ovates - probably made on flakes
4 small flint ovates - probably made on flakes
Image Not Available for 4 small flint ovates - probably made on flakes
Object Number 39-38-40/5436
Display Title 4 small flint ovates - probably made on flakes
Descriptions
Inventory Description Stone, chipped stone bifaces, hand axes, ovate, brown, with cortex
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: 9.9 x 5.8 x 2.3 cm (3 7/8 x 2 5/16 x 7/8 in.)
Quantity 4
Label on object 39-38-40/5436; Cagny/(Somme)

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