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2 stone blades showing signs of use as scrapers
2 stone blades showing signs of use as scrapers
Object Number 39-70-60/6230
Display Title 2 stone blades showing signs of use as scrapers
Descriptions
Inventory Description Chipped stone edged tools, scraper, made on blades, roughly ovate, white
Classification
  • Scraper
  • Raw Material
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Paleolithic?
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia / India / Tamil Nadu / <County> / <City> / Dhone Taluk
Asia / India / Tamil Nadu / <County> / <City> / Dhone
Intrasite Surface
Additional Geographic Terms Madras Presidency; Kurnool District
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 4.1 x 2.7 x 1.5 cm (1 5/8 x 1 1/16 x 9/16 in.)
Quantity 2
Label on object 39-70-60/6230

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