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Object Number 39-70-60/6317
Display Title Partially smoothed stone celt (adze), broken
Descriptions
Inventory Description Ground stone adze, partially polished, rounded blade, chipped surface
Classification
  • Adze
  • Raw Material
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 Stone
Dimensions Overall: 5.5 x 5.1 x 2.1 cm (2 3/16 x 2 x 13/16 in.)
Quantity 1
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