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Large oval hand axe made on a flake detached from a pebble.
Large oval hand axe made on a flake detached from a pebble.
Object Number 53-19-60/10237
Display Title Large oval hand axe made on a flake detached from a pebble.
Descriptions
Object Description Large oval hand axe made on a flake detached from a pebble. Note cortex on upper surface.
Inventory Description Chipped stone biface, handaxe, large, ovate, made on detached pebble
Classification
  • Axe
  • Raw Material
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Kuliana
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia / India / Orissa / Mayurbhanj / <City> / Kuliana
Intrasite Laterites
Materials Quartzite
Dimensions Overall: 15.3 x 10.9 x 4.5 cm (6 x 4 5/16 x 1 3/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 53-19-60/10237; KUA 106; (27)

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