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Object Number
47-60-60/9942
Display Title
Quartzite flake from a microlithic core; of roughly rectangular shape; thick; co
Descriptions
Object Description
Quartzite flake from a microlithic core; of roughly rectangular shape; thick; cortex on one side; sharp concave sloping edge on other showing signs use;
Inventory Description
Chipped stone chipping debris, flake from core, rectangular
Classification
- Flake
Department
Archaeological
Culture
- Mesolithic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia
/
India
/
Mumbai
/
<County>
/
Gujarat
/
Hirpura
Intrasite
Pit 1, D2, 1' - 10'
Materials
Quartzite
Dimensions
Overall: 2.5 x 2.2 x 1.2 cm (1 x 7/8 x 1/2 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
47-60-60/9942; EH; 59
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