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Object Number 53-19-60/10298
Display Title 3 epidorite partially chipped & polished celts
Descriptions
Object Description 3 epidorite partially chipped & polished celts with convex edges and convergent chipped sides;
Inventory Description Ground stone axes, polished, thin, thin butted, rounded blades, re-chipped
Classification
  • Raw Material
  • Axe
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Neolithic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia / India / Orissa / Mayurbhanj / <City> / Chakradharpur
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 8.7 x 5.1 x 1.6 cm (3 7/16 x 2 x 5/8 in.)
Quantity 3
Label on object 53-19-60/10298; S/6; Ch4; S/5; Ch5; S/8; Ch.6

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