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Object Number 39-70-60/6260
Display Title Quartzite flake retouched into concave scraper
Descriptions
Inventory Description Chipped stone edged tool, scraper, concave edge, made on retouched flake
Classification
  • Raw Material
  • Scraper
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Madrasian
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia / India / Tamil Nadu / <County> / <City> / Kaluvaya
Asia / India / Tamil Nadu / <County> / <City> / Atmakur Taluk
Intrasite Surface
Additional Geographic Terms Madras Presidency; Nellore District
Materials Quartzite
Dimensions Overall: 4.7 x 4.1 x 1.2 cm (1 7/8 x 1 5/8 x 1/2 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 39-70-60/6260; 19; H56

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