Hand Axe

EU1805B

From: Northern France

Curatorial Section: European

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Object Number EU1805B
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Lower Acheulian
Provenience Northern France
Period Lower Acheulian
Section European
Materials Flint
Description

Flint hand axe - Large, elongated hand-axe, with thick hilt. Partly patinated white and blue. Portions of cortex remainin on both faces. Light brown clay-like deposit adhering.

Height 7.2 cm
Length 17.4 cm
Width 7.9 cm
Credit Line Purchased from the Field Museum, 1914
Other Number ch. 16 - Field No SF

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