Possibly oval chopping tool of basalt - unsmoothed – Objects

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Object Number 39-70-60/6314

Display Title Possibly oval chopping tool of basalt - unsmoothed

Descriptions

Inventory Description Chipped stone edged tool, chopper, ovate, thick rounded butt

Classification

Raw Material
Chopper

Department Archaeological

Culture

Neolithic?

Geography/Provenience/Site Name

Asia / India / Tamil Nadu / <County> / <City> / North Hill
Asia / India / Tamil Nadu / <County> / <City> / Face Hill

Intrasite Surface

Additional Geographic Terms Madras Presidency; Bellary District

Materials Basalt

Dimensions Overall: 7.6 x 6.9 x 3.4 cm (3 x 2 11/16 x 1 5/16 in.)

Quantity 1

Label on object 39-70-60/6314

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