Small quartzite oval hand axe flaked all over both surfaces

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Object Number 53-19-60/10290

Display Title Small quartzite oval hand axe flaked all over both surfaces

Descriptions

Inventory Description Chipped stone biface, handaxe, oval, brown, rounded ends

Classification

Axe
Raw Material

Department Archaeological

Culture

Kuliana

Geography/Provenience/Site Name

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

Intrasite Laterites

Materials Quartzite

Dimensions Overall: 9.4 x 6.4 x 3 cm (3 11/16 x 2 1/2 x 1 3/16 in.)

Quantity 1

Label on object 53-19-60/10290; (22); Sd2

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