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Image Not Available for Chert microlithic core; pointed oval; convergent flake scars on face; cortex on
Chert microlithic core; pointed oval; convergent flake scars on face; cortex on
Image Not Available for Chert microlithic core; pointed oval; convergent flake scars on face; cortex on
Object Number 47-60-60/9955
Display Title Chert microlithic core; pointed oval; convergent flake scars on face; cortex on
Descriptions
Object Description Chert microlithic core; pointed oval; convergent flake scars on face; cortex on underside and butt-end;
Inventory Description Chipped stone micolithic core, oval, pointed, with cortex, pink
Classification
  • Polyhedral 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 Chert
Dimensions Overall: 2.4 x 1.2 x 0.9 cm (15/16 x 1/2 x 3/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 47-60-60/9955; 232; G/2-12

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