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Stone Tool: Hand Ax

1930.08.0002

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Basic Information

Artifact Identification Stone Tool: Hand Ax   (1930.08.0002)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Materials T&E
    2. :
  2. Multiple Use T&E for Materials
    3. :
  3. N/A
Artist/Maker None
Geographic Location
Period/Date Acheulean
Culture Acheulean

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Length) 10.0 cm
Dimension 2 (Width) 7.4 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth) 2.6 cm
Weight 181 g
Measuring Remarks None
Materials Stone
Manufacturing Processes Flaking,
Munsell Color Information Yellowish White (5Y 9/1)

Research Remarks

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

Artifact History

Archaeological Data

Archaeologist's Inscription:
"34
ach. S"
Last line may refer to Stone Age Technology, Acheulean.
Credit Line/Dedication Purchase
Reproduction no
Reproduction Information 17

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