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Image Not Available for Small quartzite scraper made from flake struck from pebble
Small quartzite scraper made from flake struck from pebble
Image Not Available for Small quartzite scraper made from flake struck from pebble
Object Number 39-70-60/6151
Display Title Small quartzite scraper made from flake struck from pebble
Descriptions
Inventory Description Chipped stone edged tool, scraper, made on a flake, irregular shape
Classification
  • Scraper
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: 4.8 x 4.1 x 1.7 cm (1 7/8 x 1 5/8 x 11/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 39-70-60/6151; 16

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