Unfinished axe

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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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