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Object Number 39-70-60/6321
Display Title Fragment of an irregular, partially smoothed stone ball
Descriptions
Inventory Description Ground stone roundstone, 1/2 of sphere, smoothed exterior
Classification
  • Roundstone
  • 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: 6.3 x 6.5 x 3.2 cm (2 1/2 x 2 9/16 x 1 1/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 39-70-60/6321

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