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Object Number 12-10-40/E1445
Display Title Celts (fragments)
Descriptions
Inventory Description Ground stone axes, polished, grey, 1 chipped and with cortex, other broken
Classification
  • Axe
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Europe / France
Additional Geographic Terms Montieres, Somme
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 14.2 x 6.1 x 3.5 cm (5 9/16 x 2 3/8 x 1 3/8 in.)
Quantity 2
Label on object E1445; Montieres Oct.23.1874

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