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Object Number 31-55-40/E3736
Display Title Fist axe, flint
Descriptions
Inventory Description Stone, chipped stone biface, fist axe, ovate, angled blade, with cortex
Classification
  • Axe
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Chellean
  • Acheulian
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Europe / Spain / <State> / <County> / Madrid
Additional Geographic Terms San Isidro
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 11.4 x 7.5 x 2.5 cm (4 1/2 x 2 15/16 x 1 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object E3736; 2; Sn Isidro

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