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Stone Tool: Hand Ax

1930.08.0003

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Artifact Identification Stone Tool: Hand Ax   (1930.08.0003)
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, 400,000– 100,000 BP
Culture Acheulean

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Length) 12.2 cm
Dimension 2 (Width) 8.4 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth) 3.5 cm
Weight 320 g
Measuring Remarks Weight measured to the nearest five grams.
Materials Stone--Chert
Manufacturing Processes N/A
Munsell Color Information yellowish Grey (5y 5/2) -ns very light grey ( n 8) -ns black, dark grey ( n 3) -ns

Research Remarks

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

Artifact History

Archaeological Data N/A
Credit Line/Dedication Purchase
Reproduction No
Reproduction Information N/A

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