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Quartzite pyramidal core; Neolithic or Later
Quartzite pyramidal core; Neolithic or Later
Object Number 44-41-60/8889
Display Title Quartzite pyramidal core; Neolithic or Later
Descriptions
Inventory Description Chipped stone core, prismatic, pyramidal, whitish grey stone
Classification
  • Prismatic core
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia / India / Tamil Nadu / <County> / <City> / Nellore
Additional Geographic Terms Gudluru, Half a mile N of; Kandukur, along the road to
Materials Quartzite
Dimensions Overall: 4.4 x 2.9 x 2.8 cm (1 3/4 x 1 1/8 x 1 1/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 44-41-60/8889; 12-91

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