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Image Not Available for 5 potsherds - reddish grey ware, some painted?; 2 rim sherds
5 potsherds - reddish grey ware, some painted?; 2 rim sherds
Image Not Available for 5 potsherds - reddish grey ware, some painted?; 2 rim sherds
Object Number 39-70-60/6217
Display Title 5 potsherds - reddish grey ware, some painted?; 2 rim sherds
Descriptions
Inventory Description Ceramic rim and body sherds, red ware, traces of black slip
Classification
  • Sherd
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia / India / Tamil Nadu / <County> / <City> / Sattiyamangalam
Intrasite Smelter Site; Surface
Additional Geographic Terms Madras Presidency; South Arcot District, Gingee Taluk
Materials Ceramic
Dimensions Overall: 8.3 x 4.7 x 2.1 cm (3 1/4 x 1 7/8 x 13/16 in.)
Quantity 5
Label on object 39-70-60/6217; 21.

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Rim
Flake
Body
Stone
Base
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