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Polished celts
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Object Number 12-10-40/E1971
Display Title Polished celts
Descriptions
Inventory Description Ground stone axe fragments, polished
Classification
  • Axe
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Europe / Sweden
Additional Geographic Terms Trelleborg; Tralleborg; Malmohus
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 11.2 x 5.9 x 2.9 cm (4 7/16 x 2 5/16 x 1 1/8 in.)
Quantity 2
Label on object E1971; Trelleborg/ Sweden

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