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Object Number 14-68-60/D291
Display Title Chipped celts & fragments
Descriptions
Inventory Description Chipped stone bifaces, axes and picks, assorted, some with cortex
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: 8.7 x 4.8 x 3 cm (3 7/16 x 1 7/8 x 1 3/16 in.)
Quantity 15
Label on object D291; up

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