Hand Axe

12591

From: France | Seine-et-Marne | Chelles

Curatorial Section: European

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Object Number 12591
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

Original Card: Rude Implement

Revised Card: Flint Hand Axe "Limande" shaped. Rounded edge forming base. Buff colored patination on one face, whitish on opposite face. Slightly worn.

Length 9.1 cm
Width 6.3 cm
Credit Line Gift of Henry C. Mercer, 1893

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