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Object Number 39-70-60/6430
Display Title 4 stone celts - chipped, partially smoothed; one broken
Descriptions
Inventory Description Stone, ground stone axes, rechipped, flared blades, some polished, broken
Classification
  • Axe
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia / India / Orissa / Mayurbhanj / <City> / Chakradharpur
Asia / India / Bihar
Intrasite Surface
Additional Geographic Terms Singbham District; Chaibasa Road
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 9.8 x 5.5 x 2.1 cm (3 7/8 x 2 3/16 x 13/16 in.)
Quantity 4
Label on object 39-70-60/6430

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