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Object Number 47-60-60/9972
Display Title Axe (trap); oval section; triangular body; bulb of percussion on one surface
Descriptions
Object Description Axe (trap); oval section; triangular body; bulb of percussion on one surface; bit shows use; chipped and pecked
Inventory Description Chipped stone biface, axe, roughly ovate, thin rounded butt
Classification
  • Axe
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Bellary Phase II
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia / India / Madras / <County> / Bellary / Sanganakallu
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 9.4 x 5 x 2.6 cm (3 11/16 x 1 15/16 x 1 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 47-60-60/9972; B(c) 166

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