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Polished celt
Object Number 14-68-60/D289
Display Title Polished celt
Descriptions
Inventory Description Ground stone axe, polished, thin pointed butt, broken, weathered
Classification
  • Axe
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia / Syria
Additional Geographic Terms Ain Dehni, Plateau of; Beyrout, 3km. Southeast of; Water power station
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 9 x 4.3 x 2 cm (3 9/16 x 1 11/16 x 13/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object D289

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