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Object Number 55-58-40/7823
Display Title 10 flint hand axes of various types-patinated but unrolled
Descriptions
Inventory Description Stone, chipped stone edged tools, scrapers, 1 with burin point, grey, yellow
Classification
  • Scraper
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Acheulean
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Europe / France
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 3.7 x 6.7 x 1.1 cm (1 7/16 x 2 5/8 x 7/16 in.)
Quantity 3
Label on object 55-58-40/7823

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