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Object Number 39-70-60/6153
Display Title Large quartzite trimming flake, used
Descriptions
Inventory Description Chipped stone chipping debris, trimming flake, s-shaped, curved
Classification
  • Flake
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Madrasian
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia / India / Tamil Nadu / <County> / <City> / Attrampakkam Nullah
Intrasite Surface
Additional Geographic Terms Madras Presidency; Chingleput District, Tiruvallar Taluk
Materials Quartzite
Dimensions Overall: 11.7 x 6.1 x 4 cm (4 5/8 x 2 3/8 x 1 9/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 39-70-60/6153; 16

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