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Object Number
39-70-60/6254
Display Title
Pebble-butted, broad, oval hand axe of stone
Descriptions
Inventory Description
Chipped stone biface, handaxe, roughly oval, pebble butted, broad
Classification
- Axe
- Raw Material
Department
Archaeological
Culture
- Madrasian?
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia
/
India
/
Tamil Nadu
/
<County>
/
<City>
/
Nellore
Intrasite
In situ
Additional Geographic Terms
Madras Presidency; Nellore District; Nellore Taluk, 2 1/2 mi. South of
Materials
Stone
Dimensions
Overall: 11.2 x 11 x 4.8 cm (4 7/16 x 4 5/16 x 1 7/8 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
39-70-60/6254; 19
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