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Object Number 53-19-60/10279
Display Title Medium-sized quartzite chopper or large side scraper, made on a flake
Descriptions
Inventory Description Chipped stone edged tool, side-scraper or chopper, roughly ovate, pointed tip
Classification
  • Scraper
  • Raw Material
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Kuliana
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia / India / Orissa / Mayurbhanj / <City> / Nuaberi
Intrasite Laterites
Materials Quartzite
Dimensions Overall: 15.1 x 8.3 x 4.6 cm (5 15/16 x 3 1/4 x 1 13/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 53-19-60/10279; (35); NB 32

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