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Object Number 39-70-60/6261
Display Title Almond-shaped stone hand axe, heavily rolled
Descriptions
Inventory Description Chipped stone biface, handaxe, ovate, crudely chipped, heavily rolled
Classification
  • Axe
  • Raw Material
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 Stone
Dimensions Overall: 12.3 x 8.6 x 3.4 cm (4 13/16 x 3 3/8 x 1 5/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 39-70-60/6261; 19; H21

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