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Object Number 39-70-60/6368
Display Title 6 potsherds - some much worn, shiny surfaced black ware
Descriptions
Inventory Description Ceramic rim and body sherds, black ware, rolled incurving rim
Classification
  • Sherd
  • Raw Material
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • European Iron Age styles and periods
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia / India / Tamil Nadu / <County> / <City> / Urakkudi
Intrasite Urn burial - surface
Additional Geographic Terms Madras Presidency; Ramnad District, Paramagudi Taluk
Materials Ceramic
Dimensions Overall: 6.4 x 4.5 x 0.9 cm (2 1/2 x 1 3/4 x 3/8 in.)
Quantity 6
Label on object 39-70-60/6368; 2.

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