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Object Number 68-23-40/3924
Display Title Unfinished axe
Descriptions
Inventory Description Chipped stone axe, grey, unpolished, poorly chipped, iron stained, thick butted
Classification
  • Raw Material
  • Axe
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Europe / Denmark
Additional Geographic Terms Skalbjerg; Island of Fyen
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 17.5 x 8 x 3.4 cm (6 7/8 x 3 1/8 x 1 5/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 3924; 29.

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