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Object Number 47-60-60/9989
Display Title Chert microlithic core; fluted by removal of long thin micro-blades
Descriptions
Object Description Chert microlithic core; fluted by removal of long thin micro-blades; patch of cortex on one side;
Inventory Description Chipped stone core, prismatic, microlithic, with cortex
Classification
  • Prismatic core
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Bellary Phase II
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia / India / Madras / <County> / Bellary / Sanganakallu
Materials Chert
Dimensions Overall: 3.2 x 2.2 x 1.4 cm (1 1/4 x 7/8 x 9/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 47-60-60/9989; XXIX-1 ; S.K.L.; S.N.R.; 21-2-46

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Blade
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