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Object Number 61-29-60/11799
Display Title Grey body sherd, fine paste, both surfaces burnished, exterior decorated by a ri
Descriptions
Object Description Grey body sherd, fine paste, both surfaces burnished, exterior decorated by a ridge and 2 shallow grooves
Inventory Description Ceramic body sherd, fine dark grey burnished ware, grooved bands, ridge
Classification
  • Sherd
  • Raw Material
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Post-Hissar III?
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia / Iran
Additional Geographic Terms Chandar; Khorvin; Teheran, 40 miles Northwest of
Materials Ceramic
Dimensions Overall: 5.2 x 4.8 x 0.5 cm (2 1/16 x 1 7/8 x 3/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 61-29-60/11799; 12; CH

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