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Polished celts, small
Polished celts, small
Object Number 12-10-40/E1719
Display Title Polished celts, small
Descriptions
Inventory Description Stone, ground stone axes, green, black, polished, chipped
Classification
  • Axe
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Europe / Italy
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 7.7 x 3 x 1.8 cm (3 1/16 x 1 3/16 x 11/16 in.)
Quantity 8
Label on object E/1719

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