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Large, crude biface implements of "hand axe" type - 14 x 13 cms., +
Large, crude biface implements of "hand axe" type - 14 x 13 cms., +
Object Number 38-8-70/867
Display Title Large, crude biface implements of "hand axe" type - 14 x 13 cms., +
Descriptions
Object Description Large, crude biface implements of "hand axe" type - 14 x 13 cms., +
Inventory Description Stone, chipped stone biface hand axes, ovate, 1 stemmed, crude, large
Classification
  • Axe
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Lower Paleolithic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / Indonesia / Java / Patjitan
Intrasite Surface
Additional Geographic Terms Cenral
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 14.3 x 12.6 x 7 cm (5 5/8 x 4 15/16 x 2 3/4 in.)
Quantity 6
Label on object 38-8-70/867

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Core
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Scraper
Patjitan
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Axe
Prehistoric quarry
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Prehistoric quarry
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Raw Material
Axe
Prehistoric quarry
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Raw Material
Axe
Prehistoric quarry
Axe-type stone implement with lateral twist, 13 x 5 x 2.8 cm.
37-120-10/9586 Axe-type stone implement with lateral twist, 13 x 5 x 2.8 cm.
Raw Material
Axe
Prehistoric quarry
Image Not Available for Axe-type stone implement, 14 x 6 x 4 cm.
37-120-10/9581 Axe-type stone implement, 14 x 6 x 4 cm.
Axe
Prehistoric quarry
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Axe
Prehistoric quarry
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Edged Tools
Sangiran
Image Not Available for 13 large crude stone implements
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Chipping debris
Falcon