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2 stone polished celts aprox. 7 cm
2 stone polished celts aprox. 7 cm
Object Number 34-45-40/8778
Display Title 2 stone polished celts aprox. 7 cm
Descriptions
Inventory Description Ground stone axe and 1 adze, polished, green, thin butted
Classification
  • Raw Material
  • Axe
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Europe / Czechoslovakia / Bohemia / <County> / Prague / Cerny Vul
Additional Geographic Terms Bohemia
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 7.5 x 4 x 2.2 cm (2 15/16 x 1 9/16 x 7/8 in.)
Quantity 2
Label on object 34-45-40/8778; C.VUL.190; C.VUL.188

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