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3 medium-sized quartzite hand axes, roughly oval to sub-triangular on form and w
3 medium-sized quartzite hand axes, roughly oval to sub-triangular on form and w
Object Number 53-19-60/10270
Display Title 3 medium-sized quartzite hand axes, roughly oval to sub-triangular on form and w
Descriptions
Object Description 3 medium-sized quartzite hand axes, roughly oval to sub-triangular on form and with well trimmed butts
Inventory Description Chipped stone bifaces, handaxes, ovate, well trimmed butts, rounded tips
Classification
  • Raw Material
  • Axe
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Kuliana
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia / India / Orissa / Mayurbhanj / <City> / Nuaberi
Intrasite Laterites
Materials Quartzite
Dimensions Overall: 16.5 x 9.3 x 5.9 cm (6 1/2 x 3 11/16 x 2 5/16 in.)
Quantity 3
Label on object 53-19-60/10270; (37); KUA95; (19); KUA 76; (39); NB 45

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