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Object Number 44-41-60/8848
Display Title Quartzite Abbevillo Acheulian hand axe
Descriptions
Inventory Description Chipped stone bifaces, handaxes, ovate, thick pebble butts, purple and brown
Classification
  • Axe
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia / India / Tamil Nadu / <County> / <City> / Nellore
Additional Geographic Terms Udayagiri-Atmakur rd.; Mission compound; southward on surface from the
Materials Quartzite
Dimensions Overall: 14.8 x 10.1 x 5.6 cm (5 13/16 x 4 x 2 3/16 in.)
Quantity 2
Label on object 44-41-60/8848; L-1; L-4

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