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Object Number 44-41-60/8867
Display Title Quartzite Abbevillian type hand axe
Descriptions
Inventory Description Chipped stone biface, handaxe, crude, ovate, thick pebble butt
Classification
  • Axe
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia / India / Tamil Nadu / <County> / <City> / Nellore
Additional Geographic Terms Gudluru and Potluru, between
Materials Quartzite
Dimensions Overall: 11.5 x 7.2 x 5.3 cm (4 1/2 x 2 13/16 x 2 1/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 44-41-60/8867; 15-2

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