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Discoidal quartzite hand axe made on large flake
Discoidal quartzite hand axe made on large flake
Object Number 39-70-60/6142
Display Title Discoidal quartzite hand axe made on large flake
Descriptions
Object Description Discoidal quartzite hand axe made on large flake & only slightly worked on one edge, worked on other
Inventory Description Chipped stone biface, handaxe, discoidal, broad, blunt thick butt
Classification
  • Axe
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Madrasian
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia / India / Tamil Nadu / <County> / <City> / Attrampakkam Nullah
Intrasite Surface
Additional Geographic Terms Madras Presidency; Chingleput District; Tiruvallar Taluk
Materials Quartzite
Dimensions Overall: 13.2 x 11.2 x 4.8 cm (5 3/16 x 4 7/16 x 1 7/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 39-70-60/6142

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