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Object Number 44-41-60/8802
Display Title Quartzite cleaver (flake tool)
Descriptions
Inventory Description Chipped stone edged tool, cleaver, thick butted, rounded blade, made on a pebble
Classification
  • Cleaver
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia / India / Tamil Nadu / <County> / <City> / Nellore
Additional Geographic Terms Nellore Kalwaya Rd, about 1/2 way between the 3rd and 4th milestones on the
Materials Quartzite
Dimensions Overall: 14.7 x 11.1 x 3.9 cm (5 13/16 x 4 3/8 x 1 9/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 44-41-60/8802; A48

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