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Object Number 39-70-60/6253
Display Title Small quartzite disc implement; chipped one side, pebble surface on other
Descriptions
Inventory Description Chipped stone edged tool, unifacially worked implement, discoidal,made on pebble
Classification
  • Raw Material
  • Uniface
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 1/2 mi. South of
Materials Quartzite
Dimensions Overall: 4.3 x 4 x 2.2 cm (1 11/16 x 1 9/16 x 7/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 39-70-60/6253; 19

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