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2 quartzite cleavers with "V" -shaped butt ends, and oblique (1) and irregular (
2 quartzite cleavers with "V" -shaped butt ends, and oblique (1) and irregular (
Object Number 53-19-60/10244
Display Title 2 quartzite cleavers with "V" -shaped butt ends, and oblique (1) and irregular (
Descriptions
Object Description 2 quartzite cleavers with "V" -shaped butt ends, and oblique (1) and irregular (1) cutting edges
Inventory Description Chipped stone edged tools, cleavers, pointed thick butts, oblique/irreg. blades
Classification
  • Cleaver
  • Raw Material
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Kuliana
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia / India / Orissa / Mayurbhanj / <City> / Kuliana
Intrasite Laterites
Materials Quartzite
Dimensions Overall: 18 x 10 x 4.6 cm (7 1/16 x 3 15/16 x 1 13/16 in.)
Quantity 2
Label on object 53-19-60/10244; (45); KUA 109; D.Mandia/Cal2

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