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Object Number 44-41-60/8833
Display Title Quartzite flake implements
Descriptions
Inventory Description Chipped stone edged tools, 1 ovate (biface), 1 triangular(uniface and broken)
Classification
  • Edged Tools
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: 6.8 x 5.1 x 2.9 cm (2 11/16 x 2 x 1 1/8 in.)
Quantity 2
Label on object 44-41-60/8833; H2(superscripted)-29; H2(superscripted)-98

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