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Chipped stone biface, hand axe, 1 end thick rounded, other thin and pointed
Chipped stone biface, hand axe, 1 end thick rounded, other thin and pointed
Object Number 2003.1.412
Display Title Chipped stone biface, hand axe, 1 end thick rounded, other thin and pointed
Descriptions
Object Description Chipped stone biface, hand axe, 1 end thick rounded, other thin and pointed, w. cortex
Inventory Description Chipped stone biface, hand axe, 1 end thick rounded, other thin and pointed
Classification
  • Raw Material
  • Axe
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Acheulean
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Europe
Additional Geographic Terms Taplow; Bucks
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 18 x 9.1 x 4.4 cm (7 1/16 x 3 9/16 x 1 3/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 2003.1.412; Taplow, Bucks, 1909. 8

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