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Object Number 12-10-40/E2046
Display Title Chipped polished celts
Descriptions
Inventory Description Stone, ground stone axes, 1 brown thick butt,1 grey thin butt, rechipped
Classification
  • Axe
  • Raw Material
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Europe / Denmark
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 14.5 x 5.6 x 4 cm (5 11/16 x 2 3/16 x 1 9/16 in.)
Quantity 2
Label on object E2046 & Denmark

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