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Celts
Object Number 12-10-40/E1154
Display Title Celts
Descriptions
Inventory Description Ground stone axes, 1 broken, 2 black, polished
Classification
  • Axe
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Europe / Ireland
Additional Geographic Terms Ireland, North of
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 13.8 x 5.4 x 2.8 cm (5 7/16 x 2 1/8 x 1 1/8 in.)
Quantity 2
Label on object E1154

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