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Image Not Available for 6 chalcedony and chert cores from which microlithic blades have been detached
6 chalcedony and chert cores from which microlithic blades have been detached
Image Not Available for 6 chalcedony and chert cores from which microlithic blades have been detached
Object Number 47-60-60/9939
Display Title 6 chalcedony and chert cores from which microlithic blades have been detached
Descriptions
Inventory Description Chipped stone cores, for microliths, prismatic and polyhedral
Classification
  • Polyhedral core
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Mesolithic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia / India / Gujarat / <County> / Langhnaj
Materials Chert, Chalcedony
Dimensions Overall: 3.4 x 3.2 x 2.9 cm (1 5/16 x 1 1/4 x 1 1/8 in.)
Quantity 6
Label on object 47-60-60/9939; 1223; 3335; 5155; 1223; 4151; 3257

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