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Object Number 88-40-40/46147
Display Title Stone, chipped stone biface, hand axe, ovate, grey, flattened butt
Descriptions
Object Description Stone, chipped stone biface, hand axe, ovate, grey, flattened butt
Inventory Description Stone, chipped stone biface, hand axe, ovate, grey, flattened butt
Classification
  • Axe
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Acheulean
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Europe / France
Additional Geographic Terms St. Acheul; Amiens, near
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 9.6 x 6.1 x 2.3 cm (3 3/4 x 2 3/8 x 7/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 46147

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