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Object Number 47-60-60/9973
Display Title Axe (trap); oval section; blunt butted; fresh flake scars on butt; chipped
Descriptions
Object Description Axe (trap); oval section; blunt butted; fresh flake scars on butt; chipped & pecked;
Inventory Description Chipped stone biface, ovate, blunt thin butt, oval section, rounded blade
Classification
  • Axe
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Bellary Phase II
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia / India / Madras / <County> / Bellary / Sanganakallu
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 11.9 x 6 x 3.6 cm (4 11/16 x 2 3/8 x 1 7/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 47-60-60/9973; B(c)149

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