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Object Number 12-10-40/E1168
Display Title "Fist-axes" small
Descriptions
Object Description "Fist-axes" small
Inventory Description Stone, chipped stone biface, hand axes, white, blue, brown, ovate, with cortex
Classification
  • Axe
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Europe / France
Additional Geographic Terms St. Acheul; Amiens, near; Somme
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 10.3 x 6.6 x 2.3 cm (4 1/16 x 2 5/8 x 7/8 in.)
Quantity 4
Label on object E1168; 5.; St. Acheul

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