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One quartzite pointed hand axe made on a pebble, Late Acheulean
One quartzite pointed hand axe made on a pebble, Late Acheulean
Object Number 44-41-60/8892
Display Title One quartzite pointed hand axe made on a pebble, Late Acheulean
Descriptions
Inventory Description Chipped stone biface, handaxe, ovate, brown quartzite, thick pebble butt
Classification
  • Raw Material
  • Axe
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia / India / Tamil Nadu / <County> / <City> / Nellore
Additional Geographic Terms Vinukoda?
Materials Quartzite
Dimensions Overall: 14.5 x 9.2 x 5.1 cm (5 11/16 x 3 5/8 x 2 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 44-41-60/8892; Vinukoda

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