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Object Number 44-41-60/8834
Display Title Quartzite small hand axe Acheulian type
Descriptions
Inventory Description Chipped stone biface, handaxe, ovate, broken and partially mended
Classification
  • Axe
  • Raw Material
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia / India / Tamil Nadu / <County> / <City> / Nellore
Additional Geographic Terms Nellore Kalwaya Somasila rd. at mile 40/1, on the
Materials Quartzite
Dimensions Overall: 9.1 x 5.7 x 3 cm (3 9/16 x 2 1/4 x 1 3/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 44-41-60/8834; H4(superscripted)-1

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