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Polished stone celts
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Object Number 54-52-70/3670
Display Title Polished stone celts
Descriptions
Object Description Polished stone celts
Inventory Description Ground stone axes and other stone edged tools
Classification
  • Axe
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Late Neolithic
  • Protohistoric Period?
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / Taiwan
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 6.6 x 5.5 x 2.2 cm (2 5/8 x 2 3/16 x 7/8 in.)
Quantity 5
Label on object 54-52-70/3670 / [Chinese characters] 11-3-30

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