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Stone axe blade, made by peasants into an amulet
Stone axe blade, made by peasants into an amulet
Object Number 19-26-40/E2523
Display Title Stone axe blade, made by peasants into an amulet
Descriptions
Inventory Description Ground stone axe, polished, perforated at top and made into a pendant
Classification
  • Axe
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Europe / Italy
Additional Geographic Terms Perugia; Umbria
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 6.3 x 3.5 x 1.8 cm (2 1/2 x 1 3/8 x 11/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object E2523; Hatchet head of, made by peasants, Amulet, Perugi

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