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Object Number 16-61-40/E1901
Display Title Polished celts, trapezoidal
Descriptions
Inventory Description Ground stone axe fragments, polished, chipped and worked surface
Classification
  • Axe
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Europe / France
Additional Geographic Terms Bouquelon; Pont Andemer, Eure, Northwest of
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 7.6 x 6.3 x 2.7 cm (3 x 2 1/2 x 1 1/16 in.)
Quantity 6
Label on object E1901; No.43; No.56.; No.57.; No.60.; No.61.; No.72.; Bouquelon

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