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One quartzite and 1 quartz diminutive hand axes (Late Acheulean)
One quartzite and 1 quartz diminutive hand axes (Late Acheulean)
Object Number 44-41-60/8875
Display Title One quartzite and 1 quartz diminutive hand axes (Late Acheulean)
Descriptions
Inventory Description Chipped stone biface, handaxe, ovate, thin rounded butts
Classification
  • Raw Material
  • Axe
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia / India / Tamil Nadu / <County> / <City> / Nellore
Additional Geographic Terms Madras trunk rd. near mile 151/3-5, On the
Materials Quartzite, Quartz
Dimensions Overall: 8.6 x 4.6 x 1.7 cm (3 3/8 x 1 13/16 x 11/16 in.)
Quantity 2
Label on object 44-41-60/8875; 30-71; 30-119

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