Chipped stone biface, hand axe, roughly chipped

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Object Number 2003.1.91

Display Title Chipped stone biface, hand axe, roughly chipped

Descriptions

Object Description Chipped stone biface, hand axe, roughly chipped

Inventory Description Chipped stone biface, hand axe, roughly chipped

Classification

Axe
Raw Material

Department Archaeological

Geography/Provenience/Site Name

North America / United States / Pennsylvania / Philadelphia County / Philadelphia / Fahnestock's Yard

Intrasite 12 feet below surface

Materials Stone

Dimensions Overall: 14.8 x 5.9 x 3.3 cm (5 13/16 x 2 5/16 x 1 5/16 in.)

Quantity 1

Label on object 2003.1.91

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