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Object Number 78-64-40/16671
Display Title Rude stone celts
Descriptions
Inventory Description Ground stone axe, rough, cutting edge, polished, surface chipped
Classification
  • Raw Material
  • Axe
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Europe / Switzerland
Additional Geographic Terms Lake Bienne
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 8.7 x 3.8 x 2.2 cm (3 7/16 x 1 1/2 x 7/8 in.)
Quantity 2
Label on object 16671

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