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Object Number 44-41-60/8829
Display Title Quartzite pebble chopper or cleaver
Descriptions
Inventory Description Chipped stone edged tool, chopper or cleaver, rounded thick butt, straight blade
Classification
  • Chopper
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: 9.2 x 7.1 x 3.8 cm (3 5/8 x 2 13/16 x 1 1/2 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 44-41-60/8829; H2(superscripted)-53

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