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Object Number 44-41-60/8807
Display Title Quartzite flake implements
Descriptions
Inventory Description Chipped stone edged tools, bifaces, leaf-shaped and ovate
Classification
  • Biface
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: 6.3 x 3.7 x 1.9 cm (2 1/2 x 1 7/16 x 3/4 in.)
Quantity 2
Label on object 44-41-60/8807; A90; A296

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