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2 large-sized quartzite hand axes roughly pointed in form and with pebble butts
2 large-sized quartzite hand axes roughly pointed in form and with pebble butts
Object Number 53-19-60/10274
Display Title 2 large-sized quartzite hand axes roughly pointed in form and with pebble butts
Descriptions
Inventory Description Chipped stone biface, handaxes, roughly ovate, pointed ends, thick butted
Classification
  • Axe
  • Raw Material
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Kuliana
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia / India / Orissa / Mayurbhanj / <City> / Nuaberi
Intrasite Laterites
Materials Quartzite
Dimensions Overall: 17 x 7.8 x 6.7 cm (6 11/16 x 3 1/16 x 2 5/8 in.)
Quantity 2
Label on object 53-19-60/10274; NB 43; NB 47

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