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Object Number
12-10-50/B40
Display Title
Hatchet with cutting edge produced by a series of lateral blows
Descriptions
Inventory Description
Stone, chipped stone biface, axe, flared bulbous blade tapered butt, with cortex
Classification
- Axe
Department
Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa
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Egypt
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Luxor
Additional Geographic Terms
Nile, Desert on left bank of
Materials
Stone
Dimensions
Overall: 5.4 x 8 x 2.8 cm (2 1/8 x 3 1/8 x 1 1/8 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
B/40
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