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Object Number 47-60-60/9887
Display Title Small quartzite discoidal core of scraper (?), thick triangular piece, rolled
Descriptions
Object Description Small quartzite discoidal core of scraper (?), thick triangular piece, rolled & deeply stained, has broad edge as result of intersection of steep flaked sides by "step" technique.
Inventory Description Chipped stone edged tool, scraper, discoidal, made on core, rolled
Classification
  • Scraper
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Acheulean
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia / India / Gujarat
Intrasite Gravel bed
Additional Geographic Terms Ghadhara Nala
Materials Quartzite
Dimensions Overall: 8.5 x 6.5 x 3.3 cm (3 3/8 x 2 9/16 x 1 5/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 47-60-60/9887; 314; G. Aghada/17-1-49

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Core
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Surface
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Flake
Gujarat
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Image Not Available for Quartzite core - quite heavily rolled
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Casual core
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