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Object Number 39-70-60/6318
Display Title 2 basalt celt blanks, unfinished; one broken
Descriptions
Inventory Description Chipped stone edged tools, unfinished, crudely chipped, 1 with cortex
Classification
  • Raw Material
  • Edged Tools
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Neolithic?
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia / India / Tamil Nadu / <County> / <City> / Face Hill
Asia / India / Tamil Nadu / <County> / <City> / North Hill
Intrasite Surface
Additional Geographic Terms Madras Presidency; Bellary District
Materials Basalt
Dimensions Overall: 10 x 6.4 x 3.9 cm (3 15/16 x 2 1/2 x 1 9/16 in.)
Quantity 2
Label on object 39-70-60/6318

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