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Shouldered axes of polished stone
Shouldered axes of polished stone
Object Number 58-52-70/4059
Display Title Shouldered axes of polished stone
Descriptions
Object Description Shouldered axes of polished stone
Inventory Description Ground stone axes, shouldered, thin broad rounded blades, broken
Classification
  • Axe
  • Raw Material
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Neolithic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / Taiwan / <State> / <County> / Taipei
Intrasite Shell mound (Level II)
Additional Geographic Terms Yuan-Shan
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 8.7 x 7.4 x 1 cm (3 7/16 x 2 15/16 x 3/8 in.)
Quantity 4
Label on object 58-52-70/4059; 1950.10.10; ### - (asian characters)

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