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Image Not Available for Modern forgery of Late Acheulian hand axe
Modern forgery of Late Acheulian hand axe
Image Not Available for Modern forgery of Late Acheulian hand axe
Object Number 41-37-40/5759
Display Title Modern forgery of Late Acheulian hand axe
Descriptions
Inventory Description FAKE, chipped stone hand axe, black, w. cortex
Classification
  • Fake
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Europe / England
Materials Chert
Dimensions Overall: 9.6 x 5.4 x 3.2 cm (3 3/4 x 2 1/8 x 1 1/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 41-37-40/5759; Late Acheulian hand axe

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