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Object Number 47-60-60/9981
Display Title Celt (trap); lenticular section; triangular body; some patina on convex surface
Descriptions
Object Description Celt (trap); lenticular section; triangular body; some patina on convex surface; chipped and polished;
Inventory Description Ground stone axe, ovate, partially polished, pointed thin butt, chipped surface
Classification
  • Axe
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Bellary Phase II
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia / India / Madras / <County> / Bellary / Sanganakallu
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 10.3 x 5.6 x 2.1 cm (4 1/16 x 2 3/16 x 13/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 47-60-60/9981; B(c)3; 21 2/4 g; S.K.L.; S.N.R.

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