Hand Axe

12924

From: France | Seine-et-Marne | Chelles

Curatorial Section: European

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Object Number 12924
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Middle Acheulian
Provenience France | Seine-et-Marne | Chelles
Locus R. R. Quarry
Period Middle Acheulian
Section European
Materials Flint
Description

Orignal Card: implement flake

Revised Card: Flint Hand Axe. Elongated oval. Buff colored patination on one face which is slightly worn. Graded into dark shiny patination on opposite face to which white sands adhere.

Length 15.6 cm
Width 8.5 cm
Credit Line Gift of Henry C. Mercer, 1893

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