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Image Not Available for Irregular chert fragment showing signs of use
Irregular chert fragment showing signs of use
Image Not Available for Irregular chert fragment showing signs of use
Object Number 39-70-60/6240
Display Title Irregular chert fragment showing signs of use
Descriptions
Inventory Description Chipped stone modified lithic fragment, triangular section
Classification
  • Modified Lithic
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Paleolithic?
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia / India / Tamil Nadu / <County> / Betamcherla / Kanama Kindi Kottala
Asia / India / Tamil Nadu / <County> / Betamcherla / Billa Surgam Caves
Intrasite Surface
Additional Geographic Terms Madras Presidency; Kurnool District; Dhone Taluk
Materials Chert
Dimensions Overall: 3.7 x 2.2 x 1.9 cm (1 7/16 x 7/8 x 3/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 39-70-60/6240

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