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5 flint hand axes of various types-heavily patinated and rolled
5 flint hand axes of various types-heavily patinated and rolled
Object Number 55-58-40/7821
Display Title 5 flint hand axes of various types-heavily patinated and rolled
Descriptions
Inventory Description Stone, chipped stone bifaces, hand axes, ovate, brown, grey, w/ cortex, ntrl vug
Classification
  • Axe
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Acheulean
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Europe / France
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 11.9 x 6.5 x 4.3 cm (4 11/16 x 2 9/16 x 1 11/16 in.)
Quantity 5
Label on object 55-58-40/7821; Abbeville

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