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Polished celts
Object Number 16-61-40/E1927
Display Title Polished celts
Descriptions
Inventory Description Ground stone axes, polished, thin butts (broken and chipped), blades chipped
Classification
  • Axe
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Europe / France
Additional Geographic Terms Blacarville; Northwest of Pont Andemar, Eure
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 11.2 x 6.5 x 2.4 cm (4 7/16 x 2 9/16 x 15/16 in.)
Quantity 2
Label on object E1927; no. 17; Blacarville/18; BIR

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