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Image Not Available for Quartz pyramidal core from which micro-blades have been detached;
Quartz pyramidal core from which micro-blades have been detached;
Image Not Available for Quartz pyramidal core from which micro-blades have been detached;
Object Number 47-60-60/9960
Display Title Quartz pyramidal core from which micro-blades have been detached;
Descriptions
Inventory Description Chipped stone core, polyhedral, pyramidal, white, quartz
Classification
  • Polyhedral core
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Mesolithic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia / India / Gujarat
Intrasite Surface - 1 mi. NE of ploughed loess surface
Additional Geographic Terms Vasad; Mahi, on bank of; Baroda, 15 mi. from
Materials Quartz
Dimensions Overall: 2.2 x 2.1 x 1.6 cm (7/8 x 13/16 x 5/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 47-60-60/9960; VD/1-2; 730

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