Hand Axe

EU1806A

From: Northern France

Curatorial Section: European

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Object Number EU1806A
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Middle Acheulian (uncertain)
Provenience Northern France
Period Middle Acheulian (uncertain)
Section European
Materials Flint
Description

Flint hand axe - Large, thisk "limande." Light blue and white patination, covered with a reddith deposit which is impregnated in the flint, and some spots of a black deposit. Rounded edge forming base.

Length 15.5 cm
Width 9.2 cm
Credit Line Purchased from the Field Museum, 1914
Other Number ch. 80 - Field No SF

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