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Object Number 44-41-60/8804
Display Title Quartzite trimming flakes, etc. Some showing signs of use
Descriptions
Inventory Description Chipped stone chipping debris, trimming flakes and other flakes, worked
Classification
  • Flake
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia / India / Tamil Nadu / <County> / <City> / Nellore
Additional Geographic Terms Nellore Kalwaya Rd, about 1/2 way between the 3rd and 4th milestones on the
Materials Quartzite
Dimensions Overall: 7.3 x 4.8 x 1.7 cm (2 7/8 x 1 7/8 x 11/16 in.)
Quantity 5
Label on object 44-41-60/8804; A186; A296; A306; A600; A686

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