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Image Not Available for Chalcedony miscrolithic blade; unused; elongated oval; thin, flat, narrow; mid-r
Chalcedony miscrolithic blade; unused; elongated oval; thin, flat, narrow; mid-r
Image Not Available for Chalcedony miscrolithic blade; unused; elongated oval; thin, flat, narrow; mid-r
Object Number 47-60-60/9943
Display Title Chalcedony miscrolithic blade; unused; elongated oval; thin, flat, narrow; mid-r
Descriptions
Object Description Chalcedony microlithic blade; unused; elongated oval; thin, flat, narrow; mid-ridge, bulb; sharp edges
Inventory Description Chipped stone blade, microlithic, leaf-shaped, thin, flat, ridge up center
Classification
  • Blade
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Mesolithic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia / India / Gujarat / <County> / Hirpura
Intrasite Pit 1, D3, 2'-4"
Materials Chalcedony
Dimensions Overall: 2.1 x 0.8 x 0.2 cm (13/16 x 5/16 x 1/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 47-60-60/9943; EH; 155

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