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Object Number 39-70-60/6147
Display Title Quartzite oval side chopper
Descriptions
Inventory Description Chipped stone edged tool, side chopper or scraper, oval, with cortex
Classification
  • Chopper
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Madrasian
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia / India / Tamil Nadu / <County> / <City> / Attrampakkam Nullah
Intrasite Surface
Additional Geographic Terms Madras Presidency; Chingleput District; Tiruvallar Taluk
Materials Quartzite
Dimensions Overall: 9.2 x 7.1 x 3.6 cm (3 5/8 x 2 13/16 x 1 7/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 39-70-60/6147; 16.

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