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Object Number 47-60-60/9947
Display Title Irregular chert blade, showing signs of use; roughly rhomboidal, with two irregu
Descriptions
Object Description Irregular chert blade, showing signs of use; roughly rhomboidal, with two irregular side edges
Inventory Description Chipped stone blade, irregularly shaped, ridege at center
Classification
  • Blade
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Mesolithic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia / India / Mumbai / <County> / Gujarat / Hirpura
Intrasite Surface
Materials Chert
Dimensions Overall: 3.8 x 1.7 x 0.8 cm (1 1/2 x 11/16 x 5/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 47-60-60/9947; H/D 11-12; 130

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