996.1.1292 - polished stone axe
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Object Typebiface
Place CollectedEurope: France, Somme, Amiens
Date Collected1926
Item Details
Object Typebiface
Place CollectedEurope: France, Somme, Amiens
Date Collected1926
Accession Number
996.1.1292
Title
polished stone axe
Object Status
original
Category
lithic tools
Object Type
biface
Portion
distal fragment
Creator
unknown
Place Collected
Europe: France, Somme, Amiens
Place Collected Details
St. Acheul
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Cultural Region
Western Europe
Collected By
Commont, V.; Ami, H. M. Dr.
Date Collected
1926
Provenience
unknown
Materials
lithic > sedimentary > cryptocrystalline silica > flint
Techniques
chipped-stone; polished
Measurements
overall: 7.6 cm x 6.6 cm x 2.4 cm
Description
The proximal end is heavily flaked.
Period
Neolithic
Credit Line
Ami, Dr. H. M.
Citation
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Page Citation
"996.1.1292 - polished stone axe, Bryan/Gruhn Archaeology Collection." University of Alberta Museums Search Site, https://search.museums.ualberta.ca/17-18004. Accessed 31 Aug. 2025.
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