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Object Number 39-70-60/6166
Display Title Pebble-butted, broad-ended, oval, quartzite cleaver
Descriptions
Inventory Description Chipped stone edged tool, cleaver, broad pebble butt, oval
Classification
  • Cleaver
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Madrasian
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia / India / Tamil Nadu / <County> / <City> / Attrampakkam Nullah
Intrasite In situ
Additional Geographic Terms Madras Presidency; Chingleput District, Tiruvallar Taluk
Materials Quartzite
Dimensions Overall: 11.9 x 8 x 3.8 cm (4 11/16 x 3 1/8 x 1 1/2 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 39-70-60/6166; 2.

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