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Object Number 39-70-60/6300
Display Title 2 discoidal rubbing stones, smoothed on one or both faces
Descriptions
Inventory Description Chipped stone, abrading stones, discoidal, smoothed surfaces
Classification
  • Rubbing stone
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Neolithic?
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia / India / Tamil Nadu / <County> / <City> / Kapgal Hill
Intrasite Surface
Additional Geographic Terms Madras Presidency; Bellary District, Bellary Taluk, Bellary, Kapgal Hill
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 14.2 x 12.4 x 4.4 cm (5 9/16 x 4 7/8 x 1 3/4 in.)
Quantity 2
Label on object 39-70-60/6300

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