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Image Not Available for Chert microlithic drill; triangular with elongated point, one side is slightly i
Chert microlithic drill; triangular with elongated point, one side is slightly i
Image Not Available for Chert microlithic drill; triangular with elongated point, one side is slightly i
Object Number 47-60-60/9918
Display Title Chert microlithic drill; triangular with elongated point, one side is slightly i
Descriptions
Object Description Chert microlithic drill; triangular with elongated point, one side is slightly indented by vertical flaking
Inventory Description Chipped stone edged tool, drill, microlithic, elongated point, trihedral
Classification
  • Drill
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Mesolithic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia / India / Mumbai / <County> / Gujarat / Langhnaj
Intrasite Mound II, Pit 1, D3, 2'-3'
Materials Chert
Dimensions Overall: 1.6 x 0.8 x 0.5 cm (5/8 x 5/16 x 3/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 47-60-60/9918; E.L.2; 14; 385

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