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Object Number 39-70-60/6239
Display Title Large quartzite flake - human?
Descriptions
Inventory Description Chipped stone chipping debris, flake, oval shaped, worked?
Classification
  • Raw Material
  • Flake
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Paleolithic?
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia / India / Tamil Nadu / <County> / Betamcherla
Asia / India / Tamil Nadu / <County> / <City> / Dhone Taluk
Intrasite Surface
Additional Geographic Terms Madras Presidency; Kurnool District
Materials Quartzite
Dimensions Overall: 8.1 x 5.8 x 2.9 cm (3 3/16 x 2 5/16 x 1 1/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 39-70-60/6239

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