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Object Number 46-12-60/8696
Display Title Obsidian core
Descriptions
Inventory Description Chipped stone core, discoidal, obsidian
Classification
  • Raw Material
  • Core
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Prehistoric Period
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia / Iran / <State> / <County> / <City> / Tall-I-Bakun
Intrasite Plot BB86, Level II, Pit 1, D.0.94
Additional Geographic Terms Persepolis, near
Materials Obsidian
Dimensions Overall: 2.2 x 1.9 x 0.9 cm (7/8 x 3/4 x 3/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 46-12-60/8696

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