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Object Number 53-19-60/10277
Display Title Quartzite cleaver with "V" shaped butt, and convex cutting edge
Descriptions
Inventory Description Chipped stone edged tool, cleaver, pointed thick butt, convex blade
Classification
  • Raw Material
  • Cleaver
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Kuliana
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia / India / Orissa / Mayurbhanj / <City> / Nuaberi
Intrasite Laterites
Materials Quartzite
Dimensions Overall: 15.1 x 7.7 x 4 cm (5 15/16 x 3 1/16 x 1 9/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 53-19-60/10277; (61); KB 29

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