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Object Number 53-19-60/10240
Display Title Large quartzite pointed hand axe - tip broken
Descriptions
Inventory Description Chipped stone biface, handaxe, large, leaf-shaped, rounded butt, tip broken
Classification
  • Raw Material
  • Axe
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Kuliana
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia / India / Orissa / Mayurbhanj / <City> / Kuliana
Intrasite Laterites
Materials Quartzite
Dimensions Overall: 19.5 x 10.8 x 5.3 cm (7 11/16 x 4 1/4 x 2 1/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 53-19-60/10240; KUA 112

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