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Image Not Available for 2 stone tortoise cores; 1 struck, 1 unstruck
2 stone tortoise cores; 1 struck, 1 unstruck
Image Not Available for 2 stone tortoise cores; 1 struck, 1 unstruck
Object Number 39-70-60/6234
Display Title 2 stone tortoise cores; 1 struck, 1 unstruck
Descriptions
Inventory Description Chipped stone cores, tortoise, 1 unstruack, 1 struck
Classification
  • Core
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Lower Paleolithic?
  • Middle Paleolithic?
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia / India / Tamil Nadu / <County> / <City> / Dhone
Asia / India / Tamil Nadu / <County> / <City> / Dhone Taluk
Intrasite Surface
Additional Geographic Terms Madras Presidency; Kurnool District
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 8.3 x 7.6 x 4.4 cm (3 1/4 x 3 x 1 3/4 in.)
Quantity 2
Label on object 39-70-60/6234

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