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Almond shaped fist axe, thin, quartzite
Almond shaped fist axe, thin, quartzite
Object Number 31-55-40/E3765
Display Title Almond shaped fist axe, thin, quartzite
Descriptions
Inventory Description Stone, chipped stone biface, fist axe, ovate, pointed, grey
Classification
  • Axe
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Mousterian
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Europe / Spain
Additional Geographic Terms Cueva Morel; Villanueva; Santadu
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 14.2 x 9.3 x 3.6 cm (5 9/16 x 3 11/16 x 1 7/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object E3765; (Villaescusa-crossed out)/Musterieuse/Hacha ti illegible

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