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Object Number 55-58-40/7822
Display Title 10 flint hand axes of various types-patinated but unrolled
Descriptions
Inventory Description Stone, chipped stone bifaces, hand axes, ovate, tan, grey, withcortex
Classification
  • Axe
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Acheulean
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Europe / France
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 16.2 x 7.3 x 4.2 cm (6 3/8 x 2 7/8 x 1 5/8 in.)
Quantity 10
Label on object 55-58-40/7822

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