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Object Number 14-12-50/B920
Display Title Celt, flint
Descriptions
Object Description Celt, flint
Inventory Description Stone, chipped stone biface, axe, brown, flared blade, butt broken
Classification
  • Axe
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Egypt
Additional Geographic Terms Fayum
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 5 x 6.9 x 1.5 cm (1 15/16 x 2 11/16 x 9/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object B/920

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