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Flint hand axe
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Object Number 39-38-40/5440
Display Title Flint hand axe
Descriptions
Inventory Description Stone, chipped stone biface, hand axe, ovate, brown, 1 straight edge
Classification
  • Axe
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Acheulean III
  • Acheulean I
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Europe / France
Intrasite 45 metre terrace
Additional Geographic Terms Somme Valley: Montieres; Toundan?; Chemin de Grace
Materials Chert
Dimensions Overall: 10.9 x 7.8 x 3.3 cm (4 5/16 x 3 1/16 x 1 5/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 39-38-40/5440; Montieres/(Jourdain)/ HTE Terrasse/Chemin de Grace

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