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2 pebble-butted quartzite hand axes, somewhat rolled
2 pebble-butted quartzite hand axes, somewhat rolled
Object Number 39-70-60/6263
Display Title 2 pebble-butted quartzite hand axes, somewhat rolled
Descriptions
Inventory Description Chipped stone bifaces, handaxes, roughly ovate, thick pebble butts
Classification
  • Axe
  • Raw Material
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Madrasian
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia / India / Tamil Nadu / <County> / <City> / Surface
Additional Geographic Terms Madras Presidency; Nellore District; Nellore;Kaluvaya Road; Ford at 23 mi., 6 fu
Materials Quartzite
Dimensions Overall: 12.5 x 8.7 x 6.1 cm (4 15/16 x 3 7/16 x 2 3/8 in.)
Quantity 2
Label on object 39-70-60/6263; 19; G64; G65

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