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Image Not Available for Discoidal quartzite core
Discoidal quartzite core
Image Not Available for Discoidal quartzite core
Object Number 39-70-60/6255
Display Title Discoidal quartzite core
Descriptions
Inventory Description Chipped stone core, casual, discoidal, large
Classification
  • Casual core
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; 2 mi. 2 furlongs South of town
Materials Quartzite
Dimensions Overall: 12.5 x 12.5 x 5.7 cm (4 15/16 x 4 15/16 x 2 1/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 39-70-60/6255

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