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Image Not Available for Long oval stone hand axe, chipped to edge all around
Long oval stone hand axe, chipped to edge all around
Image Not Available for Long oval stone hand axe, chipped to edge all around
Object Number 39-70-60/6383
Display Title Long oval stone hand axe, chipped to edge all around
Descriptions
Inventory Description Chipped stone biface, handaxe, thick, ovate, pointed tip, thick rounded butt
Classification
  • Axe
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Madrasian
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia / India / Central Provinces / <County> / <City> / Hoshangabad
Asia / India / Central Provinces / <County> / <City> / Adamgarh Hill
Intrasite Surface
Additional Geographic Terms Hoshangabad District, Hoshangabad Taluk
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 13.6 x 7.8 x 5.7 cm (5 3/8 x 3 1/16 x 2 1/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 39-70-60/6383; e.

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