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Object Number
53-19-60/10249
Display Title
Large quartzite ovate hand axe well flaked on both surfaces w/ well trimmed butt
Descriptions
Object Description
Large quartzite ovate hand axe well flaked on both surfaces with well trimmed butt
Inventory Description
Chipped stone biface, handaxe, large, ovate, thick butted, quartzite
Classification
- Axe
- Raw Material
Department
Archaeological
Culture
- Kuliana
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia
/
India
/
Orissa
/
Mayurbhanj
/
<City>
/
Kalabaria
Intrasite
Laterites
Materials
Quartzite
Dimensions
Overall: 15.5 x 12.2 x 5.4 cm (6 1/8 x 4 13/16 x 2 1/8 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
53-19-60/10249; (14); KB 37
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