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Limestone handle
Object Number 46-12-60/8545
Display Title Limestone handle
Descriptions
Inventory Description Ground stone fragment, discoidal, partially perforated, white
Classification
  • Raw Material
  • Fragment
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Early Islamic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia / Iran / <State> / <County> / <City> / Istakhr
Intrasite Plot GL45 , NE
Additional Geographic Terms Persepolis, near
Materials Limestone
Dimensions Overall: 6.1 x 5.9 x 1.3 cm (2 3/8 x 2 5/16 x 1/2 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 46-12-60/8545; I2-329

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