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Object Number
53-19-60/10271
Display Title
2 small/medium-sized quartzite hand axes of roughly oval or sub-triangular, made
Descriptions
Object Description
2 small/medium-sized quartzite hand axes of roughly oval or sub-triangular, made on flakes. Note plano-convex sedition.
Inventory Description
Chipped stone bifaces, handaxes, roughly ovate
Classification
- Axe
- Raw Material
Department
Archaeological
Culture
- Kuliana
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia
/
India
/
Orissa
/
Mayurbhanj
/
<City>
/
Nuaberi
Intrasite
Laterites
Materials
Quartzite
Dimensions
Overall: 14.4 x 8.2 x 3.7 cm (5 11/16 x 3 1/4 x 1 7/16 in.)
Quantity
2
Label on object
53-19-60/10271; (97); NB 20; (23); NB 46
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