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Object Number 39-70-60/6143
Display Title 3 small quartzite unrolled hand axes
Descriptions
Inventory Description Chipped stone bifaces, handaxes, ovate and triangular, small, 1 with cortex
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: 7.7 x 5.9 x 3.6 cm (3 1/16 x 2 5/16 x 1 7/16 in.)
Quantity 3
Label on object 39-70-60/6143; 16

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