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Object Number
39-70-60/6350
Display Title
Triangular section basalt chisel - probable fragment of one
Descriptions
Inventory Description
Ground stone chisels and chisel fragment, polished, triangular sections
Classification
- Chisel
Department
Archaeological
Culture
- Neolithic?
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia
/
India
/
Tamil Nadu
/
<County>
/
<City>
/
Fort Hill
Intrasite
Surface
Additional Geographic Terms
Madras Presidency; Bellary District
Materials
Basalt
Dimensions
Overall: 10.6 x 2.8 x 2.2 cm (4 3/16 x 1 1/8 x 7/8 in.)
Quantity
2
Label on object
39-70-60/6350
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