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Object Number 12-10-40/E1167
Display Title "Fist-axes" large, pointed
Descriptions
Object Description "Fist-axes" large, pointed
Inventory Description Stone, chipped stone biface, hand axe, brown/black, ovate
Classification
  • Axe
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Europe / France
Additional Geographic Terms St. Acheul; Amiens, near; Somme
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 10.5 x 8.2 x 3.6 cm (4 1/8 x 3 1/4 x 1 7/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object E1167; St Acheul

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