Ground stone axe, more or less parallel sides

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Object Number 993-26-10/99902

Display Title Ground stone axe, more or less parallel sides

Descriptions

Object Description Celt ax blade; somewhat prallel sides with a concave cutting edge.

Inventory Description Ground stone axe, more or less parallel sides

Classification

Department Archaeological

Culture

Northeast
Late Archaic Period
Middle Archaic Period
Late Prehistoric Period

Geography/Provenience/Site Name

North America / United States

Additional Geographic Terms New England

Materials Stone

Dimensions Overall: 12.2 x 4.5 x 2 cm (4 13/16 x 1 3/4 x 13/16 in.)

Quantity 1

Label on object 993-26-10/99902

Provenance

Donor Philip Miller

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