Stone Tool: Hand Ax

1924.02.0476

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Basic Information

Artifact Identification Stone Tool: Hand Ax   (1924.02.0476)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Materials T&E
  2. :
  3. Multiple Use T&E for Materials
  4. :
  5. N/A
Artist/Maker None
Geographic Location
Period/Date Neolithic? Acheulean?
Culture Prehistoric - Neolithic? Acheulean?

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Length) 17.5 cm
Dimension 2 (Width) 9.5 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth) 5.3 cm
Weight 733 g
Measuring Remarks None
Materials Stone--Chert
Manufacturing Processes N/A
Munsell Color Information Strong Yellowish Brown (10 YR 5/6) -ns

Research Remarks

Published Description

Bifacial Hand Ax, Some Cortex Still Visible. A. Hawkins 9/15/97 "OYRE -- La Pierrerie" attached to tool.

Description N/A
Comparanda N/A
Bibliography N/A

Artifact History

Archaeological Data N/A
Credit Line/Dedication Baudon Collection
Reproduction no
Reproduction Information N/A

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