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Image Not Available for 2 thick, unfinished ovoid blanks of basalt, for some sort of tool
2 thick, unfinished ovoid blanks of basalt, for some sort of tool
Image Not Available for 2 thick, unfinished ovoid blanks of basalt, for some sort of tool
Object Number 39-70-60/6304
Display Title 2 thick, unfinished ovoid blanks of basalt, for some sort of tool
Descriptions
Inventory Description Chipped stone edged tool, biface, ovoid, unfinished tool, thick
Classification
  • Biface
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 Basalt
Dimensions Overall: 8.7 x 7.2 x 5.3 cm (3 7/16 x 2 13/16 x 2 1/16 in.)
Quantity 2
Label on object 39-70-60/6304

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2 basalt celt blanks, unfinished; one broken
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Raw Material
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Abrading Stone
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