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Object Number
39-70-60/6172
Display Title
Heavily rolled quartzite hand axes, chipped to edge all around
Descriptions
Inventory Description
Chipped stone biface, handaxe, ovate, sharpened edges
Classification
- Axe
Department
Archaeological
Culture
- Madrasian
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia
/
India
/
Tamil Nadu
/
<County>
/
<City>
/
Nambakkam
Intrasite
Surface
Additional Geographic Terms
Madras Presidency; Chingleput District, Tiruvallar Taluk
Materials
Quartzite
Dimensions
Overall: 10.1 x 8.7 x 4.1 cm (4 x 3 7/16 x 1 5/8 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
39-70-60/6172
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