Quartzite rough oval hand axe with thick pointed end

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Object Number 53-19-60/10285

Display Title Quartzite rough oval hand axe with thick pointed end

Descriptions

Inventory Description Chipped stone biface, handaxe, oval, pointed ends, thick butted

Classification

Axe
Raw Material

Department Archaeological

Culture

Kuliana

Geography/Provenience/Site Name

Asia / India / Orissa / Mayurbhanj / <City> / Koilisuta

Intrasite Laterites

Materials Quartzite

Dimensions Overall: 16 x 9 x 4.8 cm (6 5/16 x 3 9/16 x 1 7/8 in.)

Quantity 1

Label on object 53-19-60/10285; (38); Ks-sf-5

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