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Object Number 20-30-50/B2631
Display Title Celts
Descriptions
Inventory Description Chipped stone biface axe, rectangular, 1 straight, 1 convex end, white
Classification
  • Raw Material
  • Axe
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Neolithic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Morocco / <State> / <County> / <City> / El Azrir
Additional Geographic Terms Sahara, northern
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 5.2 x 2.7 x 1.7 cm (2 1/16 x 1 1/16 x 11/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object B/2631

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