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Object Number 44-41-60/8856
Display Title Quartzite flake
Descriptions
Inventory Description Chipped stone chipping debris, flakes, brown quartzite
Classification
  • Flake
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia / India / Tamil Nadu / <County> / <City> / Nellore
Additional Geographic Terms Madras trunk rd., an area on the; branch rd. runs E, at point where
Materials Quartzite
Dimensions Overall: 7 x 3.7 x 1.2 cm (2 3/4 x 1 7/16 x 1/2 in.)
Quantity 2
Label on object 44-41-60/8856; W10; W29

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