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Polished celts
Object Number 12-10-40/E1782.1
Display Title Polished celts
Descriptions
Inventory Description Stone, ground stone, axes, 1 side curved, 1 flat, 1 pitted, butt broken
Classification
  • Axe
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Europe / Switzerland
Additional Geographic Terms Lake Dwelling of Locras, Luscherg; Lake Bienne; Bern
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 10.9 x 5 x 3.2 cm (4 5/16 x 1 15/16 x 1 1/4 in.)
Quantity 5
Label on object E/1782 & Locras & Luscherz

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