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Object Number 39-70-60/6180
Display Title 2 worked quartzite blades
Descriptions
Inventory Description Chipped stone blades, 1 leaf-shaped, 1 irregular, worked
Classification
  • Blade
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: 7.7 x 5.2 x 2 cm (3 1/16 x 2 1/16 x 13/16 in.)
Quantity 2
Label on object 39-70-60/6180

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