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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
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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