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Object Number
47-60-60/9899
Display Title
Keeled ovate quartzite hand axe, both surfaces have high ridge; wavy edge around
Descriptions
Object Description
Keeled ovate quartzite hand axe, both surfaces have high ridge; wavy edge around; pebble cortex on part of face;
Inventory Description
Chipped stone biface, handaxe, keeled, ovate, thick triangular center
Classification
- Axe
Department
Archaeological
Culture
- Acheulean
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia
/
India
/
Gujarat
Intrasite
30' in alluvium
Additional Geographic Terms
Sundarpur; Pedhamli
Materials
Quartzite
Dimensions
Overall: 11 x 6.2 x 4.7 cm (4 5/16 x 2 7/16 x 1 7/8 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
47-60-60/9899; 82; 9; 18-12; 30 in allu
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