3 3 c m
40cm
actual image size: 32cm x 25cm
Description
A mesolithic hand axe, found in Saint Acheul, near Amiens, France. Acheulian axes were made by hammering flakes off a piece of flint using a tool made from bone, antler or wood, until the desired shape was obtained.
Image Details
Image Ref.
10326211
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