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Object Number 44-41-60/8815
Display Title Quartzite oval shaped flake implements
Descriptions
Inventory Description Chipped stone edged tool, oval, reddish-brown quartzite
Classification
  • Edged Tools
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia / India / Tamil Nadu / <County> / <City> / Nellore
Additional Geographic Terms The American Baptist Mission; Madras trunk road, mile 106 on
Materials Quartzite
Dimensions Overall: 4.7 x 3.3 x 1 cm (1 7/8 x 1 5/16 x 3/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 44-41-60/8815; D-23

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