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3 basalt hammerstones (elongated) - chipped, partially pecked smooth
Image Not Available for 3 basalt hammerstones (elongated) - chipped, partially pecked smooth
Object Number 39-70-60/6298
Display Title 3 basalt hammerstones (elongated) - chipped, partially pecked smooth
Descriptions
Inventory Description Chipped stone pounding stones, hammerstones, elongated, oval, roughly chipped
Classification
  • Hammer Stone
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Neolithic?
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia / India / Tamil Nadu / <County> / <City> / Kapgal Hill
Intrasite Surface
Additional Geographic Terms Madras Presidency; Bellary District, Bellary Taluk, Bellary, Kapgal Hill
Materials Basalt
Dimensions Overall: 8.6 x 4.9 x 4.2 cm (3 3/8 x 1 15/16 x 1 5/8 in.)
Quantity 3
Label on object 39-70-60/6298

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