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Object Number 44-41-60/8824
Display Title Quartzite Abbevillian type hand axes (heavily rolled)
Descriptions
Inventory Description Chipped stone bifaces, handaxes, ovate, thick butted, heavily rolled, brown
Classification
  • Axe
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia / India / Tamil Nadu / <County> / <City> / Nellore
Additional Geographic Terms Nellore Kalwaya Somasila Rd, near the; Kalwaya, beyond
Materials Quartzite
Dimensions Overall: 10.4 x 7 x 5.4 cm (4 1/8 x 2 3/4 x 2 1/8 in.)
Quantity 2
Label on object 44-41-60/8824; H2(superscripted)-28; H2(superscripted)-28

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