Hand Axe

EU1858J

From: France | Abbeville

Curatorial Section: European

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Object Number EU1858J
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Acheulian II (uncertain) | Acheulian III (uncertain)
Provenience France | Abbeville
Locus Port du Bois
Period Acheulian II (uncertain) | Acheulian III (uncertain)
Section European
Materials Flint
Description

Flint hand axe - Oval, pointed; slightly oblique edge forming base. Slightly patinated a light yellow with bluish tinge towards cortex. Lustered. A few fine reddish sands and small black spots adhering.

Length 10.7 cm
Width 6.6 cm
Credit Line Purchased from the Field Museum, 1914
Other Number ach. anc. ++45 - Other Number | 14 on a sticker - Other Number

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