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Image Not Available for 4 potsherds - shiny red exterior, shiny black interior. Probably body sherds of
4 potsherds - shiny red exterior, shiny black interior. Probably body sherds of
Image Not Available for 4 potsherds - shiny red exterior, shiny black interior. Probably body sherds of
Object Number 39-70-60/6516
Display Title 4 potsherds - shiny red exterior, shiny black interior. Probably body sherds of
Descriptions
Object Description 4 potsherds - shiny red exterior, shiny black interior. Probably body sherds of black & red ware
Inventory Description Ceramic body and base sherds, red exterior, black interior, both burnished
Classification
  • Sherd
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Historic Period
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia / India / Tamil Nadu / <County> / <City> / Virapatam
Asia / India / Tamil Nadu / <County> / <City> / Pondicherry
Intrasite City Site
Additional Geographic Terms French India
Materials Ceramic
Dimensions Overall: 5 x 3.5 x 0.7 cm (1 15/16 x 1 3/8 x 1/4 in.)
Quantity 4
Label on object 39-70-60/6516; 15

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