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Celt (trap); pointed butt; slightly patinated cortex on both surface; chipped
Celt (trap); pointed butt; slightly patinated cortex on both surface; chipped
Object Number 47-60-60/9982
Display Title Celt (trap); pointed butt; slightly patinated cortex on both surface; chipped
Descriptions
Object Description Celt (trap); pointed butt; slightly patinated cortex on both surface; chipped and partially polished;
Inventory Description Ground stone axe, ovate, partially polished, 1 side re-chipped, pointed butt
Classification
  • Axe
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Bellary Phase II
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia / India / Madras / <County> / Bellary / Sanganakallu
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 8.8 x 4.6 x 1.9 cm (3 7/16 x 1 13/16 x 3/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 47-60-60/9982; B(c)209

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