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Object Number 53-19-60/10250
Display Title Large quartzite hand axe roughly oval in form with trimmed butt
Descriptions
Inventory Description Chipped stone biface, handaxe, ovate, pointed end, trimmed butt, 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: 19.5 x 10.4 x 5.3 cm (7 11/16 x 4 1/8 x 2 1/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 53-19-60/10250; (34); KB.1

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