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Image Not Available for 2 quartz implements - 1 humanly chipped pebble; 1 flake
2 quartz implements - 1 humanly chipped pebble; 1 flake
Image Not Available for 2 quartz implements - 1 humanly chipped pebble; 1 flake
Object Number 39-70-60/6450
Display Title 2 quartz implements - 1 humanly chipped pebble; 1 flake
Descriptions
Inventory Description Chipped stone edged tool made on a pebble and flake
Classification
  • Edged Tools
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Lower Paleolithic?
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia / India / Pudukkottai / <County> / <City> / Alangudi Taluk
Intrasite Surface
Additional Geographic Terms South India
Materials Quartz
Dimensions Overall: 5.7 x 4.9 x 3.5 cm (2 1/4 x 1 15/16 x 1 3/8 in.)
Quantity 2
Label on object 39-70-60/6450

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