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Ground stone object, polished, small, roughly oval, black and white stone
Ground stone object, polished, small, roughly oval, black and white stone
Object Number 46-12-60/8680
Display Title Ground stone object, polished, small, roughly oval, black and white stone
Descriptions
Object Description Ground stone object, polished, small, roughly oval, black and white swirled stone
Inventory Description Ground stone object, polished, small, roughly oval, black and white stone
Classification
  • Ground Stone
  • Raw Material
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Prehistoric Period
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia / Iran / <State> / <County> / <City> / Tall-I-Bakun
Intrasite Plot BB62, Level
Additional Geographic Terms Persepolis, near
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 4.2 x 2.9 x 2.2 cm (1 5/8 x 1 1/8 x 7/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 46-12-60/8680; TBA-763

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