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Object Number 44-41-60/8885
Display Title One small quartz oval hand axe evoved Acheulean type
Descriptions
Inventory Description Chipped stone biface, handaxe, ovate, shiny white quartz
Classification
  • Axe
  • Raw Material
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia / India / Tamil Nadu / <County> / <City> / Nellore
Additional Geographic Terms India?; site unknown
Materials Quartz
Dimensions Overall: 7.2 x 6 x 2 cm (2 13/16 x 2 3/8 x 13/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 44-41-60/8885

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