Hand Axe

EU1860F

From: France | Somme | Abbeville (uncertain) | Saint-Acheul (uncertain)

Curatorial Section: European

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Object Number EU1860F
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Acheulian II (uncertain) | Acheulian III (uncertain)
Provenience France | Somme | Abbeville (uncertain) | Saint-Acheul (uncertain)
Period Acheulian II (uncertain) | Acheulian III (uncertain)
Section European
Materials Flint
Description

flint hand axe - Oval, pointed. Slightly oblique edge forming base. Banded flint with many coloured shiny patination -- mostly a light pink and orange. Fine reddish sands adhering.

Length 9.5 cm
Width 5.7 cm
Credit Line Purchased from the Field Museum, 1914
Other Number ach. anc. ++77? - Other Number

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