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Object Number 44-41-60/8876
Display Title Quartzite pointed end (broken) of an Acheulean hand axe
Descriptions
Inventory Description Chipped stone biface, hand axe fragment, ovate, pointed end
Classification
  • Axe
  • Raw Material
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
Dimensions Overall: 6.5 x 6.5 x 2.1 cm (2 9/16 x 2 9/16 x 13/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 44-41-60/8876; 30-69

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