Stone, chipped stone biface, hand axe, ovate, grey, flattened butt

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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

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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