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Object Number 39-70-60/6266
Display Title Unstruck quartzite tortoise core, unrolled
Descriptions
Inventory Description Chipped stone core, tortoise, discoidal, not rolled
Classification
  • Raw Material
  • Tortoise core
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: 8.5 x 7.1 x 4.5 cm (3 3/8 x 2 13/16 x 1 3/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 39-70-60/6266; 19; G3

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