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Image Not Available for Small stone core from which microlithic blades have been struck
Small stone core from which microlithic blades have been struck
Image Not Available for Small stone core from which microlithic blades have been struck
Object Number 39-70-60/6233
Display Title Small stone core from which microlithic blades have been struck
Descriptions
Inventory Description Chipped stone core, polyhedral, small, reddish-purplish grey
Classification
  • Polyhedral core
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: 2.8 x 2.4 x 2.2 cm (1 1/8 x 15/16 x 7/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 39-70-60/6233

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