15 quartzite chips, some showing possibly human workmanship

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Object Number 39-70-60/6252

Display Title 15 quartzite chips, some showing possibly human workmanship

Descriptions

Inventory Description Chipped stone chipping debris, flakes and chips, quartzite, worked?

Classification

Raw Material
Flake

Department Archaeological

Culture

Madrasian?

Geography/Provenience/Site Name

Asia / India / Tamil Nadu / <County> / <City> / Nellore

Intrasite Surface

Additional Geographic Terms Madras Presidency; Nellore District, Nellore Taluk, 2 mi. south of

Materials Quartzite

Dimensions Overall: 5.4 x 4.2 x 2.1 cm (2 1/8 x 1 5/8 x 13/16 in.)

Quantity 15

Label on object 39-70-60/6252; 19; D7

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