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Object Number 39-70-60/6301
Display Title 2 stone balls - irregular, partially pecked smooth
Descriptions
Inventory Description Chipped stone rounded stones, spherical, chipped surface
Classification
  • Roundstone
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: 6.1 x 5.9 x 5.7 cm (2 3/8 x 2 5/16 x 2 1/4 in.)
Quantity 2
Label on object 39-70-60/6301

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