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Flint axe, roughly chipped ("polished")
Flint axe, roughly chipped ("polished")
Object Number 68-23-40/3944
Display Title Flint axe, roughly chipped ("polished")
Descriptions
Inventory Description Stone, chipped stone biface, axe, roughly chipped, thin butt, wide blade, grey
Classification
  • Axe
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Europe / Denmark
Additional Geographic Terms Skydelbjerg; Island of Fyen
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 12 x 4.3 x 2 cm (4 3/4 x 1 11/16 x 13/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 3944; 1073

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