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Typical crude stone axe or hoe, with hole for insertion of handle 17.2 cm.l. x 7
Typical crude stone axe or hoe, with hole for insertion of handle 17.2 cm.l. x 7
Object Number 981-22-40/9238
Display Title Typical crude stone axe or hoe, with hole for insertion of handle 17.2 cm.l. x 7
Descriptions
Object Description Typical crude stone axe or hoe, with hole for insertion of handle 17.2 cm.l. x 7.2 cm. x 6.5 cm
Inventory Description Stone, ground stone, axe, perforated, ovate, pitted, liquid stained
Classification
  • Axe
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Neolithic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Europe / England
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 17 x 7.2 x 6.6 cm (6 11/16 x 2 13/16 x 2 5/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 981-22-40/9238

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