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Image Not Available for Small water worn quartzite flake showing signs of use. Flat bottomed conical fac
Small water worn quartzite flake showing signs of use. Flat bottomed conical fac
Image Not Available for Small water worn quartzite flake showing signs of use. Flat bottomed conical fac
Object Number 47-60-60/9906
Display Title Small water worn quartzite flake showing signs of use. Flat bottomed conical fac
Descriptions
Object Description Small water worn quartzite flake showing signs of use. Flat bottomed conical face has a large flake scar on 3 sides while the fourth is rounded and retains the original "cortex."
Inventory Description Chipped stone chipping debris, flake, water worn
Classification
  • Flake
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Abbevillian
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia / India / Gujarat
Intrasite Gravel bed
Additional Geographic Terms Bahadarpur; Orsang River
Materials Quartzite
Dimensions Overall: 6.2 x 4 x 1.4 cm (2 7/16 x 1 9/16 x 9/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 47-60-60/9906; 307; 8-2-42/ Bahadarpur/ Gravel bed

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