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Object Number 12-10-40/E1408
Display Title Celts
Descriptions
Inventory Description Stone, ground stone, axes, 1 ovate, chipped blade and sides
Classification
  • Axe
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Europe / France
Additional Geographic Terms Avize, Marne
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 17.5 x 5.5 x 3 cm (6 7/8 x 2 3/16 x 1 3/16 in.)
Quantity 2
Label on object E/1408 & Avize/(Marne)

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