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Object Number
44-41-60/8837
Display Title
Quartzite Acheulian hand axe
Descriptions
Inventory Description
Chipped stone biface, handaxe, ovate, thick butted
Classification
- Raw Material
- Axe
Department
Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia
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India
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Tamil Nadu
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<County>
/
<City>
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Nellore
Additional Geographic Terms
Nellore Kalwaya Somasila rd.; Topugunts, at mile 39/1 west of
Materials
Quartzite
Dimensions
Overall: 11.8 x 7.2 x 3.1 cm (4 5/8 x 2 13/16 x 1 1/4 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
44-41-60/8837; H5(superscripted)-4
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