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Object Number
53-19-60/10293
Display Title
Chipped celt of epidiorite with straight cutting edge& roughly straight sides co
Descriptions
Object Description
Chipped celt of epidiorite with straight cutting edge& roughly straight sides converging at pole
Inventory Description
Chipped stone biface, axe, small, thin rounded butt, straight blade, edges re-ch
Classification
- Raw Material
- Axe
Department
Archaeological
Culture
- Neolithic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia
/
India
/
Orissa
/
Mayurbhanj
/
<City>
/
Chakradharpur
Materials
Stone
Dimensions
Overall: 7.6 x 4.2 x 1.4 cm (3 x 1 5/8 x 9/16 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
53-19-60/10293; 3; S/11
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