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Image Not Available for Quartz microlithic core, irregular with flat base and conical top;
Quartz microlithic core, irregular with flat base and conical top;
Image Not Available for Quartz microlithic core, irregular with flat base and conical top;
Object Number 47-60-60/9954
Display Title Quartz microlithic core, irregular with flat base and conical top;
Descriptions
Inventory Description Chipped stone core, irregular, flat base, conical end, white quartz
Classification
  • Irregular core
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Mesolithic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia / India / Gujarat
Intrasite Surface
Additional Geographic Terms Ghadhara II; Hirpura, 2 mi. NE of
Materials Quartz
Dimensions Overall: 2 x 1.8 x 1.8 cm (13/16 x 11/16 x 11/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 47-60-60/9954; G12-12; 22

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