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Object Number 39-70-60/6206
Display Title 21 potsherds - shiny-surfaced red ware
Descriptions
Inventory Description Ceramic rim and body sherds, red slipped ware, shallow fluting on some
Classification
  • Raw Material
  • Sherd
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia / India / Tamil Nadu / <County> / <City> / Devanur
Intrasite Surface
Additional Geographic Terms Madras Presidency; South Arcot District, Tirukoilur Taluk
Materials Ceramic
Dimensions Overall: 13.3 x 8.2 x 0.8 cm (5 1/4 x 3 1/4 x 5/16 in.)
Quantity 23
Label on object 39-70-60/6206; 11.

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Raw Material
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Raw Material
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Sherd
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Sherd
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39-70-60/6223 6 potsherds - red shiny? painted ware outside; dull plain yellow-red inside; 2 r
Sherd
Raw Material
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Sherd
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5 potsherds - shiny red painted? micaceous ware; rims, etc.; some worn
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Raw Material
Sherd
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39-70-60/6490 3 potsherds - shiny red and black outside, shiny black inside; thin ware
Sherd
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