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Object Number
47-60-60/9886
Display Title
Small ovate quartzite hand axe, wavy edge; roughly flaked by "step" technique
Descriptions
Object Description
Small ovate quartzite hand axe, wavy edge; roughly flaked by "step" technique on one face, lightly on other, leaving tiny patch of cortex on end opposite butt & a large patch on butt;
Inventory Description
Chipped stone biface, handaxe, ovate, roughly flaked
Classification
- Axe
Department
Archaeological
Culture
- Acheulean
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia
/
India
/
Gujarat
Intrasite
Junction of loess and silt
Additional Geographic Terms
Ghadhara Nala
Materials
Quartzite
Dimensions
Overall: 7.2 x 4.9 x 2.6 cm (2 13/16 x 1 15/16 x 1 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
47-60-60/9886; G; 12; 30
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