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Object Number 47-60-60/9927
Display Title Backed chalcedony blade; crescentic-shape; pointed worked back; slender
Descriptions
Object Description Backed chalcedony blade; crescentic-shape; pointed worked back; slender; straight wavy edge;
Inventory Description Chipped stone blade, microlithic, lunate, straight edge, pointed ends
Classification
  • Blade
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Mesolithic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia / India / Mumbai / <County> / Gujarat / Langhnaj
Intrasite Mound II, surface
Materials Chalcedony
Dimensions Overall: 2.3 x 0.7 x 0.4 cm (7/8 x 1/4 x 3/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 47-60-60/9927; L/2 12; 522

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