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Object Number 47-60-60/9883
Display Title Quartzite U-shaped cleaver made on a flake; cortex on convex surface; oblique cu
Descriptions
Object Description Quartzite U-shaped cleaver made on a flake; cortex on convex surface; oblique cutting edge;
Inventory Description Chipped stone edged tool, cleaver, U-shaped, made on flake, with cortex
Classification
  • Raw Material
  • Cleaver
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Madrasian
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia / India / Gujarat
Intrasite In situ conglomerate, bottom
Additional Geographic Terms Hadol; Juna Nala, old Gulley
Materials Quartzite
Dimensions Overall: 13.8 x 8.6 x 3.2 cm (5 7/16 x 3 3/8 x 1 1/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 47-60-60/9883; Section/ Hnulla-Jnulla/In Situ/Conglomerate/Bottom/9-12; 6

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