Medium-sized quartzite thick pointed hand axe

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Object Number 53-19-60/10288

Display Title Medium-sized quartzite thick pointed hand axe

Descriptions

Inventory Description Chipped stone biface, handaxe, pointed tip, thick butted, roughly chipped

Classification

Axe
Raw Material

Department Archaeological

Culture

Kuliana

Geography/Provenience/Site Name

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

Intrasite Laterites

Materials Quartzite

Dimensions Overall: 14.7 x 8 x 5.1 cm (5 13/16 x 3 1/8 x 2 in.)

Quantity 1

Label on object 53-19-60/10288; A30; D.Mindat(?)

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53-19-60/10287	Medium-sized quartzite pointed hand axe (broken at top)	Axe Raw Material	Koilisuta
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